babysat

Example Sentences

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Later, she babysat and washed dishes for an academic couple in exchange for room and board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Well, first of all, the version of “Mary Poppins” that babysat millions of us wouldn’t exist.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

She babysat Lexi Jones, daughter of David Bowie and Iman, and appeared in a film nominated for best picture at the 2000 Academy Awards — all before turning 21.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

The gig helped put food on the table and pay the rent, but I envied the child she babysat.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2023

The first was being babysat by some boy in a uniform holding a broken skateboard across his lap, stroking it like a hurt dog.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds