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children

American  
[chil-druhn] / ˈtʃɪl drən /

noun

  1. plural of child.


children British  
/ ˈtʃɪldrən /

noun

  1. the plural of child

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But like many survivors the BBC has spoken to, Penny is sceptical and worries there will be no accountability for those who didn't protect children like her.

From BBC

Indonesia, with its population of over 284 million, boasts among the most social media users in the world, including about 70 million children under the age of 16.

From Barron's

But Dicker, who has his wife and children with him, insists there's plenty for families to do.

From BBC

Makepeace-Warne said, however, that many of the volunteers had brought their children along to the planting session.

From BBC

He has not shielded his children from the realities of risk, however.

From BBC