children
Americannoun
noun
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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
“Confirmation bias is strong in this field,” she writes, finding scant evidence for such widespread birth-order claims as the notion that eldest children are smartest.
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
He seemed to be in charge of the other children, and if he got scared enough, he’d not only lead them out of the forest but deter them from coming back.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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