childhood

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Fifth-grader Kaylee Mency said Brown’s story of her childhood struggles “really meant a lot to me because she still kept going even though her life wasn’t as good.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Your whole childhood and career relied on intense physical training.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Now though, Gutnick said Bondi held "complicated" feelings for her, despite having beautiful childhood memories at the famous beach.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Her refugee parents had met at Bondi Beach, a scene of many happy childhood memories for her.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“I sent letters by several people—anyone who might be traveling in that area. They are to ask for Mai Chipo, Mother of Chipo, of the Moyo clan, whose childhood name was Nyamasatsi.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer