childhood

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He has been walking on the beach for more than 50 years, since his childhood spent in a 1960s ranch house three doors down from Domagala.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

K.B. is upfront about his father’s emotional distance and absenteeism during his childhood.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

"The last Messi is always the best Messi," Pablo Aimar - his childhood idol - once said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

One day he wandered into the Fashion District and bumped into a childhood friend who told him there was money to be made selling dresses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It looked like Mom had a good childhood.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn