children
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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And being the best dad I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride and my joy.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Maniscalco, 52, lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
In this conflict, almost 4,000 people in Lebanon have been killed — a higher death toll than Iran’s — including 746 women, children and health workers; and more than triple that wounded.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
“Mary, please appreciate that so many children thrive and grow very strong on raw milk,” he wrote.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Lulu went back for them and delivered the children to safety.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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