children
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In that case, the daughter could disclaim all or part of the IRA and have it go directly to her children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Loera-Zarco worked as a student aide with the Pomona Unified School District, supporting children on the autism spectrum, according to Trejo.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
But the woman said she has learned hard lessons and will not allow her two other younger children to have a smartphone until they are older.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
For example, the primary beneficiary of an IRA might be the spouse, but the form would also name children as secondary beneficiaries and perhaps grandchildren after that.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Maybe it is just natural for children to be born like this.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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