baby-sitter
Example Sentences
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"We all have weekly shifts assigned and there is no limit to the number of hours we can work," says Pizza, who boosts her income helping out as a baby-sitter, cleaner and waiter.
From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2023
One of her friends, a receptionist at a physical therapy center, lost her job and is now seeking work as a baby-sitter.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2020
Newsday reports that Grechen Shirley has paid a baby-sitter $22 an hour from campaign funds to watch her two children, ages 2 and 3, while she ran for office and her husband worked in Manhattan.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2018
“Education is the best way to help that, otherwise you’re just a glorified baby-sitter out here.”
From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2016
It was clear I needed more supervision during the day, and Mama found another baby-sitter, who took care of a number of children.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
