children
Americannoun
noun
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Uniquely among coaches, two of his children, Lauren and Reece James, play football for their country - the first brother and sister to be senior England internationals in the modern era.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The analysis brought together evidence from 59 systematic reviews covering more than 50 acute pain conditions affecting both children and adults.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Whatever siblings can be to one another—rivals, role models, boon companions—solo children forgo it all.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Williams had said the chance to play in front of her children was the driving force behind her sensational return and she provided a memorable moment for them.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Somehow, out of his watch shop that never made money, he fed and dressed and cared for eleven more children after his own four were grown.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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