- plural of child.
children
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In the following years, John and Laura had three children, with Laura handling much of the parenting, John Overdeck testified.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
That has long been understood to mean subject to the laws of the United States, which of course the children of temporary visitors and even undocumented immigrants are.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
"That means fully funding the pay award and properly funding all our schools and colleges to stem the recruitment and retention crisis and give children the education they deserve."
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
She even brought a handful of fans onstage — mostly, adorably, children — for a follow-along dance contest during “Unstoppable,” with a winner determined by cheers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Our sister Nollie and her husband were coming that afternoon as soon as their six children got home from school.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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