How to Use fertility in a Sentence

fertility

noun
  • The area is known for its soil fertility.
  • The doctor ordered a test of his fertility.
  • She studied the effects of pollution on the fertility of the local fish population.
  • Yet even that failed to budge the low fertility rate.
    — Dudley L. Poston, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Yet even that failed to budge the low fertility rate.
    — The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Poland’s fertility is one of the lowest in the world.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • But some of its effects seem to have little to do with fertility.
    — Amanda Gardner, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Lay plants on top of soil to break down as green manure for improved soil fertility.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Male fertility does decline with age, though not at a rate as steep as for women.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Plant them in sandy or loamy soil with average fertility and good drainage.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Utah — which once led the country with its high fertility rate — has seen its births decline.
    — Leto Sapunar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022
  • As their fertility window narrows, they’re faced with less time to have more than one child.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Over the years, Sánchez has been open about her fertility journey.
    — Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • And not all weight loss is helpful to fertility, Herati added.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
  • Business is booming in the field of fertility, and egg freezing is a big part of it.
    — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • Or take the subject of soil fertility.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The women who are hit are supposed to get a year of health, fertility and beauty.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 8 Feb. 2023
  • My scenario and their low-fertility scenario are on top of each other.
    — Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
  • The sand of the beach and the sea itself were thought to be sterile, in contrast to the fertility of the fields.
    — Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 28 July 2025
  • The findings from this study add to it, shedding light on the structure of sperm and its role in male fertility.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The egg symbolizes new life, fertility, and rebirth in many places around the world.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, House Beautiful, 9 Mar. 2023
  • In the case of her two girls, Hardway worries more about fertility.
    — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Jan. 2022
  • At the same time, my wife and I have been struggling with fertility issues for more than five years now.
    — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Those are the countries with the lowest fertility rates.
    — Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
  • The couple has been candid in the past about their fertility struggles.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • Amend the soil as needed to improve its texture, fertility, and drainage.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
  • For some, the egg symbolizes fertility and the circle of life.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Much of the world is now grappling with a real (if less severe) decline in fertility.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Of course, soil type, mowing practices, and fertility also play a role.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • There is no evidence that any of the options affect fertility down the line.
    — Women's Health, 20 June 2023

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