children
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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
“I have no children so my money stays with me, LOL.”
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 screaming children were an irritation at best, a nuisance at worst.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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