kids
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Clairisa Mattig-Smith thought she and her kids would have to move out of California due to the high cost of living.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
Some buyers are leveraging having their parents living with them or their kids paying rent to qualify for a mortgage, Ohanian noted.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
She threw out her zero-sugar, zero-preservative recipes and gave up on keeping the kids out of her bed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Technology has been playing a bigger role in the auto industry, but the data collected from drivers can reveal personal information about people’s daily habits, including where they drop off their kids and doctor visits.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
She shook off the kids clinging to her apron and stepped out.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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