childhood

Example Sentences

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"I lost my mother, my brother, my home, my childhood," said Sabbagh, 52, a businessman who now lives in Mexico.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Skeletal evidence showed signs of childhood stress, joint wear, and occasional injuries, suggesting physically demanding lifestyles.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

When my childhood dog was in her last years, we had to buy a harness to help her stand and extra beds because she could no longer climb on the couch.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

As a first-generation American who has envisioned getting an M.B.A. since childhood, Vado said the investment still has benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The cure was usually a long process—sometimes lasting years—starting first with childhood memories and even, if possible, memories formed in utero.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady