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Meanings of pill in English
Portuguese
pílula 
A contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception.
Usage of pill in English
1
Despite myriad methods on offer, however, the pill continues to reign supreme.
2
The birth control pill hit the market less than a decade later.
3
This low cost and simplified three-pill treatment is certain to improve compliance.
4
The reality will be yet another bitter pill for hard-pressed Irish taxpayers.
5
The pill has caused nausea and other gastrointestinal problems in psoriasis patients.
6
This is the greatest benefit to the pill industry, of every complexion.
7
We get headaches; we just don't need a pill to cure them.
8
It yielded one pill bug, one puparial case, and no plant inclusions.
9
The researchers found the combo pill worked better than either treatment alone.
10
Without the pill, without any evidence of word or memory, he knew.
11
And trust me, last thing I need is another pill to swallow.
12
The pill is most effective when taken within 72 hours of intercourse.
13
He felt himself dissolving, like a pill in water, the process irrevocable.
14
I am for the inverted sugar-coated quinine pill-thebitter on the outside.
15
They are also advocating for pill testing and other harm minimisation services.
16
Louise swallowed the pill easily and almost immediately fell back to sleep.
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Pill through the time
Pill across language varieties
Australia
Common
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
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