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[trahy] / traɪ /








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Parents have told the BBC about how they try to prioritise meaningful ways to connect with their children, as busy schedules, rising living costs and the pull of technology continue to dominate family life.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But lately, growing numbers of preretirees and retirees are giving it the old college try.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

So for the special, again, I don’t do this intentionally, but basically I live life, I try to pay attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The children are athletic and spend a lot of time together anyway, and they wanted to try it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I blink, try to focus on her, but it’s like she’s wrapped in a fog.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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