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deliveries
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the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent
- The delivery arrived earlier than expected, bringing joy to the recipient.
- They offer free delivery on all orders over $50.
- She waited eagerly for the delivery of her new book.
- The restaurant guaranteed delivery within 30 minutes.
- He tracked the delivery status of his package online.
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the event of giving birth
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recovery or preservation from loss or danger
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the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another
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the act of giving birth to a baby
Delivery is the process of giving birth to a baby. It involves the baby coming out of the mother's womb, either through the birth canal or a cesarean section, also known as a C-section. Delivery includes the stages of labor, where the mother’s body works to bring the baby into the world, and marks the start of the baby’s life outside the womb.
- The hospital room was prepared for the imminent delivery.
- The doctor and the midwife assisted in the smooth delivery of the baby.
- Nurses provided comfort during the final stages of the delivery.
- The birthing process involves labor, contractions, and ultimately, delivery.
- The new parents rejoiced at the successful delivery of their healthy baby.
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(baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
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your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
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an item or package that is brought to a person or place, often as part of a service or order
- I received a delivery of fresh groceries this morning.
- The company made multiple deliveries to the office throughout the day.
- The delivery arrived intact, with no damage to the items inside.
- I ordered a delivery meal from my favorite restaurant last night.
- The warehouse organizes deliveries based on priority.