inner child
Example Sentences
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It’s a great way to feed your inner child while satisfying the palate you’ve built, sustained and refined into adulthood.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
"My inner child suddenly returned, all the sore muscles disappeared, and I feel happy. Very happy," said Intan.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Trying to put the decision in context, he described everyone's inner child as wanting to be loved, and said: "Cutting off a parent is getting rid of that chance of being loved."
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
Still, I ordered one — I didn’t want to put a dimmer on his inner child indulgence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
I guess there’s a weird part of my inner child that just can’t seem to let go of the idea of a mother who cares.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
