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child

[chahyld] / tʃaɪld /


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Us said that in December 2025, the court revised the former couple’s agreement to $1,206 per month in child support, with $43,401.96 due for unpaid past support.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Losing your child to a device is one of my biggest fears," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I’m not a child of a wealthy Beverly Hills family.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

As a child, he took drawing classes and visited museums, and he also played football.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

So, yes, maybe I did sound like a child who wanted their mother.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler