babysat

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

As a high-schooler in the 1950s, Kay Washburn babysat for 50 hours to afford her $25 dream dress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Berkeley City Councilmember Ben Bartlett said Harris once babysat him when she was in junior high while he spent time at his aunt’s house in Oakland.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

The last night we babysat the bin, my roommate and I solemnly fed it the remains of a rotisserie bird, along with our best wishes for that chicken’s brethren—and for the planet.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2023

Now and then, even after they had kids, some of her parents’ friends had gone dancing on Saturdays while somebody babysat their kids.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata