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child

[chahyld] / tʃaɪld /


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Being of older maternal age, I found the pregnancy exhausting, and it was tiring keeping up with my child during his baby and toddler years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

It says that computer glitches are suspected to be behind more than 24,000 cases of child support overcharging, resulting in £4.3m in inflated charges.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

For those entering exam years, Morgan says parents should have a conversation with their child about what they need to do and what suits them best.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The impulse to replace a deceased lawmaker with a grieving spouse, child, or other family member is faintly absurd.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

Every time I see them, I remind myself of what they see as we come towards them: a girl and a younger child out walking.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Eczema affects approximately 10% to 20% of children and 2% to 10% of adults worldwide, according to the National Eczema Association.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Devey is survived by his wife and four children.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Inside the Villaviciosa de Odon gymnasium, volunteers tried to keep children occupied with games and colouring activities, while others distributed meals after the evacuees had spent their first night sleeping on cots.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

Earlier studies have found that children born to mothers who experience inflammation during pregnancy may have a greater likelihood of developing traits associated with autism.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

For months, she said, the small children of the neighborhood had banded together to bring food to “Opa’s kitty.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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