young child

Example Sentences

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He says keeping up physically with a young child has taken a toll on his body.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

As a very young child I remember sliding into the booths with my father, whose office was nearby on Wilshire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Det Supt Pete Thackray, from the West Area Command Unit, said: "This is a tragic incident in which a woman and her young child have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with their loved ones."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

But that requires more time and energy than I’m willing to sacrifice while raising a young child and entertaining my dreams of becoming a star potter.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Even as a young child, I was aware of that.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride