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child

[chahyld] / tʃaɪld /


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I’m curious to see how her legacy unfolds, how the storyline of her child ends up.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

She gave examples including the cost of a pair of shoes for a primary school-aged child at around £50, a pack of shirts around £20 and described spending £60 on a new blazer last year.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

"We've also spoken with the party involved. He understands, but of course, he's also grieving because he also lost his child," Bendijo added.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

There are, for better or for worse, some clear reasons to either cut a child out of your will or leave them an income with strict conditions in a special-needs trust.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Who would want to name their child Peabody?

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

This month, we also learned that Our Rescue, an anti-human-trafficking organization whose founder was accused of sexual exploitation himself, was awarded a $158 million no-bid contract to provide legal services to unaccompanied migrant children.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

The trend among children, however, is more concerning.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

"I know the anguish we experienced this morning, especially among our elderly people and young children, who had never experienced a situation like this before."

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

The children especially seemed wonderful to me, pink-cheeked and healthy.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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