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nanny

[nan-ee] / ˈnæn i /
NOUN
children's nurse
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The first time one of her children said “I love you” to that nanny, and heard it said back, Landis felt a flash of uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Our son had a nanny and then pre-K so my wife could work.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Around 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2025, Pratt’s nanny burst through the door of his house in the Palisades, Pratt wrote in his memoir.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

Latifi interviewed the former weekend nanny of a prominent influencing family who never saw her work acknowledged online.

From Salon May 10, 2026

That nanny who carries more cargo than a pack mule has it worse than me.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

She relies on a household team of nannies, cleaners, a chef and a chief of staff, which helps afford time for “high-impact, core memories” like vacations with her children.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Aviv reports on Filipina women who move to the United States to work as nannies and send money home to their families.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Along with day camp and traditional day care, the credit can be used for expenses such as nannies and babysitters, said Andy Phillips, vice president of the Tax Institute at H&R Block.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Rand also called for mandatory enhanced DBS background checks for all individuals working with children - including nannies, maternity nurses, infant sleep consultants and childcare professionals working in private homes.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

I remember the nannies in Cuba with their leaves and rattling beads.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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