children
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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After Stephen's death, Judith vowed to become a nurse and devoted her life to the care of sick and terminally ill children.
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
Nick Reiner is one of three children they had together.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“The Waller children were never late,” said Tante Bep.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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