child

Example Sentences

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"I've got married, had a child, who's now a teenager, and got divorced, all since Arsenal last won the league," Gunners fan Matt said on the BBC Sport live text commentary page.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Francisco and Gabriela Gonzalez were furious at Avery because of a child custody dispute, according to the sources.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Amie, a Paignton-based parent who has a child at the school, said the provided transport eased safety concerns because children did not need to use public buses.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Why deny a child access to high-quality education and withhold the opportunities that could change his future?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She gave Janet all the freedom she’d never had as a child, and when her daughter proved to be the responsible sort, she gave herself a little freedom, too.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith