small child

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“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

They have a small child, George, and say they hate the fact their "happy smiley baby" has to live there.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

A small child can figure out how to pick up an object, regardless of its shape, size or center of gravity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

A small child can’t do that: His arms are too short.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola