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nanny

[nan-ee] / ˈnæn i /
NOUN
children's nurse
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But they need to create safe products rather than calling for the nanny state to clean up their messes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

The expense, which is similar to the cost of a nanny, may seem excessive, but stretching the family budget is worth the mental load relief for some parents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

If we’re giving parents money for childcare, it does indeed seem fair to allow that money to support at-home care too, whether the carer is the child’s parent or a nanny.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

The couple sponsored Louise to study while working as their nanny.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Now above me the nanny was discovering that Sebastian’s teeth were coal-black from that licorice.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

While healing from their losses, they hustled, working as caregivers, nannies, Uber drivers and house cleaners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Industry professionals say sending agents or nannies to collect surrogate-born children is increasingly common.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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

Mom said that was just how it worked with nannies.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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