- plural of child.
children
Americannoun
noun
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Hundreds of haze shelters have been set up across the island, and masks are being distributed to children, the elderly and other vulnerable residents.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
"Our ultimate goal is to hold these social media companies accountable for how their actions have impacted millions of children across the country, and these settlements allow us to keep building toward that goal."
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Despite the alleged spooky activity, she doesn’t plan to let go of the home, hoping to “hang onto” it “well into retirement,” and someday pass it onto her children.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Charities giving Christmas presents to struggling families say more children need their help - but they are getting fewer donations this year.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 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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