child

Example Sentences

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The result is that part or all of the inheritance passes to someone else, often a child or grandchild.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Mirman voices middle child Gene Belcher in Fox’s animated comedy “Bob’s Burgers,” which is currently in its 16th season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He said he was prompted to take action after a parent described feeling they had effectively "lost their child" to a smartphone.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“Come on, you chumps!” taunts the small child in front of us.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison