small child

Example Sentences

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"Do not consume it under any circumstances or offer it to a small child."

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“Another adult living in the home was outside and begged the agents to let him take care of the small child, and was refused,” Stenvik said.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

"Our building has electric heating. It's extremely cold there, 5-7C, and living like that with a small child isn't normal," she added.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

But standing on the 26th floor with a small child and troublesome knees, she also knew she couldn’t make the descent by stairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

You know what it’s like when you’re at a zoo or an amusement park with a small child who won’t walk another step?

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson