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childhood

[chahyld-hood] / ˈtʃaɪld hʊd /


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The view from the window flooded See with memories from her childhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This is a memoir, and Thayil spends a reasonable amount of pages opening up about his family of origin, his childhood and the place he grew up.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

What a setback for anyone who saw a childhood ruined by Bucky Dent, or yanks the plug when the jukebox cranks up Billy Joel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He's arriving at this World Cup in the finest form of his life, a Europa League winner, a Champions League place secured for next season and his childhood World Cup dream realised.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Dad rolls his eyes, and I wait for Aunt Melissa to snap at him for using her childhood nickname.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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