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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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For years, community members have raised concerns about the high rates of asthma and poor respiratory health among children and residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Parents of children born before May 2015 should be aware that their child will not have been routinely offered the MenB vaccine and are encouraged to speak to their GP for advice."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

One of their three school-age children is enrolled in a program designed for special-needs students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

School monitors recruited and trained by the city help look after children outside the classroom, including in the evening before their parents can pick them up.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I biked to Bos en Hoven Straat and then with Flip and the children who happened to be at home, hurried to the Haarlem station.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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