children
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The Huffington Post reported that four children from an elementary school in a heavily Latino suburb of Minneapolis had been shipped to a detention facility in Texas.
From Los Angeles Times
At 58, Chin spends her ice time coaching, working children as young as 3 up to two-time Olympian Kailani Craine of Australia.
From Los Angeles Times
Founded by storyteller Anant Pai after he noticed children on a quiz show knew more about Greek gods than their own mythological heroes, ACK quickly became a cultural touchstone.
From Barron's
Ana admitted she sometimes imagines herself back in Mexico, but "the only thing keeping me here are my children's dreams."
From Barron's
Ibrahimi, whose four children huddled around the stove in her spartan living room, is one of 10 single mothers living in the new community.
From Barron's
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