children

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At the time, he told Bloomberg, he was ready to part ways with his beloved seven-bedroom residence because his children had grown up, leaving him with no use for such a large property.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

On the sidewalk, generations play spades in the shade and the joyful screams of children emanate from a custom bouncy house adorned with an Egyptian pharaoh bust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The couple, who have two children, have long complained about media intrusion and Meghan's treatment by Britain's newspapers after years of negative stories.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

She was the eldest of nine children and came to prominence when she began performing with her family in Clannad, which was formed in 1970.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Toward us they took a superior tone as though we were not-quite-bright children.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom