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children

American  
[chil-druhn] / ˈtʃɪl drən /

noun

  1. plural of child.


children British  
/ ˈtʃɪldrən /

noun

  1. the plural of child

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She is also a supporter of Kisharon - a charity for Jewish children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities and autism.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Neighbor Karen Banuelos told The Times that the grandfather of the children spoke to another neighbor and revealed what happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

They care for aging parents, support loved ones with disabilities, raise children and manage the countless responsibilities that come with being a family caregiver.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The researchers are continuing to follow the participating children to better understand how early-life epigenetic patterns and microbiome development influence health later in childhood.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The children especially seemed wonderful to me, pink-cheeked and healthy.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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