child

Example Sentences

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The average cost of sending a child to a daycare center is $26,000 a year, up 43% since 2019, according to a 2025 report from the city’s comptroller.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

In their world, a sit-down lunch at a Midtown Manhattan restaurant can easily top $100, an after-work drink can run $30, and tuition for many private schools is nearly $70,000 a year—per child.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Mandy Moore shared her take on the drama swirling around her celebrity mommy group, months after fellow child actor Ashley Tisdale shaded the bunch in scathing essay last winter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Francisco and Gabriela Gonzalez were furious at Avery because of a child custody dispute, according to the sources.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I whispered stories to the wind, told the ocean my secrets, leaving it all behind and letting go of the innocent child I had once been.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler