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child

[chahyld] / tʃaɪld /


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The CMA said it would determine whether Ryanair's seat reservation fees mean parents are being charged to meet "child safety and disability-related obligations as set out under aviation rules".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I hope they woke the child up to see the crazy finish, because they’ll never forget it, and school is overrated, anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The couple welcomed a second child in 2022 but have never disclosed the gender or name.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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