small child
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Ever since she was a small child, Tilly had always wanted to be a soldier.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
She found she could make sculptures relatively quickly, in small batches, and that had emotional value, all while caring for a small child.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Do not consume it under any circumstances or offer it to a small child."
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
Mr. Edwards was born in 1937 in Houston but moved to Dayton, Ohio, as a small child and lived there for five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
“But—what about what Karel wants? He’s not a small child now!”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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