child
Example Sentences
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He said Roberts had been responding to a "grave emergency" which could have resulted in the death of a child, but he should still have driven with caution and care.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Parents also should make sure their child “has a working device and internet connection.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
If one child decides to go to college, the trust can provide for that.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Four in five include either a child, an elderly individual or a nonelderly individual with a disability.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Kate was about six months pregnant with her second child.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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