childhood

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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

There was talk that he could become governor of Michoacán, or even president, a dream he had harbored since childhood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The childhood coach of Aaron Rai has spoken of his pride at watching his protégé make the history books and become the first Englishman to win the US PGA Championship since 1919.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He had dropped all pretense of questioning me on my underground activities and seemed especially to enjoy hearing about my childhood.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom