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children

[chil-druhn] / ˈtʃɪl drən /






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The museum is meticulously restored to reflect the years that the surviving children — Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell, the only son — were young adults.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

She was visiting a project that recycled materials and products to be used in education, as part of her information gathering about Reggio Emilia's approach to teaching young children.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“The rule of thumb I use with clients is six months liquid, minimum, and that number goes up if you’re carrying financial responsibility for adult children or aging parents.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

While she and Béla were raising three children, she grew frustrated with their marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Some faded Daguerrotypes of children who by now must have children and grandchildren of their own.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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