child

Example Sentences

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In typical human development, the striatum tends to shrink as a child matures.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Another time she couldn’t find child care on the day of a game — a Mother’s Day game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

What could I capture about my son’s last months as an only child?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

"The virus is dangerous, of course. But they say you need to have very close contact to get it," Jennifer told me, out walking with her child in Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Every time I save a child, a tiny part of me imagines it’s you.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler