- plural of child.
children
Example Sentences
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To capitalists, the idea of individual children owning stock is positive.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Claire is survived by his wife, Sheryl, and their three children, Jen, Jeff and Kim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
"Our digital transformation also builds on our work this summer to extend eGates to children aged eight and above, making life a little easier for families."
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
While many were due to duplicate entries or deceased voters, some were also flagged by computer programs for having especially large families or improbable age gaps between parents and children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
With an apology to his wife and me, he hurried upstairs and in a minute we heard a game of hide-and-seek going and the shrill laughter of two children.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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