babysitting

Example Sentences

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Rachel said all of her friends her age either give their kids money or give them substantial nonfinancial help, like babysitting the grandchildren regularly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Hunter chalked up the babysitting remark to his own naivete when it came to being vulnerable with other players he thought were his friends on the island.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Her version: "He needs somebody there for him 100 percent of the time ... That's not love, it's babysitting."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Happily, you appear to be helping them with babysitting duties while your son-in-law plays the piano on an upper floor.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

“So, you’re babysitting this summer,” he says, and I nod.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison