babysitting

Example Sentences

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Hunter chalked up the babysitting remark to his own naivete when it came to being vulnerable with other players he thought were his friends on the island.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In his acceptance speech, Kano thanked his mum, "for babysitting right now".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Her version: "He needs somebody there for him 100 percent of the time ... That's not love, it's babysitting."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A parent who refuses to share basic caregiving responsibilities places an unfair and unrealistic burden on the other partner — and on you, if you are spending time babysitting while he is upstairs.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

"I'm babysitting at my dad's house Friday night," she said, "and he said I could use the phone."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell