young child

Example Sentences

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Linh, who came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam as a young child, told The Times she supports “secure, orderly and lawful immigration.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But that requires more time and energy than I’m willing to sacrifice while raising a young child and entertaining my dreams of becoming a star potter.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

He described a "terrible" wait for the chartered plane to take off yesterday, after spending around 36 hours in Muscat International Airport with his wife and young child.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Cole is a 37-year-old tax economist with Ivy League degrees, a mortgage and a young child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Let’s begin with a journey from the perspective of the child—a very young child at the beginning of life.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin