child
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"Adoption is a really important way of showing care, compassion and love and it gives a child a foundation from which they can thrive, learn and grow," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
The name on everyone’s lips was the EverCrisp, a large, supersweet love child of a Honeycrisp and a Fuji.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
“Old Mother West Wind” is not for the jaded child, nor would it suit a poppet raised on sarcasm or innuendo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
They will also note that the “Complicated” singer did not identify the father of her child, leaving her partner’s identity under wraps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
I whispered stories to the wind, told the ocean my secrets, leaving it all behind and letting go of the innocent child I had once been.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Travis Barker, the drummer from Blink-182, inducted Collins, drawing tears from the British artist who attended the ceremony alongside his children including Lily of "Emily in Paris" fame.
From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2026
Before she entered politics, Cullen gave up teaching to stay at home with her children, which she described as "one of the most fulfilling experiences".
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
Liu was tempted, but decided it was better to stay in the U.S. for the sake of his children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026
She also feels that children were "sometimes left in care for too long".
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
“What is it the human children say? Come out, come out, wherever you are?”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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