children
Example Sentences
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District Judge Fred Biery said continued detention was unjustified and criticized federal enforcement policies, including the use of deportation quotas that he said “traumatize children.”
From Salon
"The safety and wellbeing of children entrusted to our care is our highest priority," he said, adding that the company was "committed to learning any lessons" that could be taken from this "terrible case".
From BBC
The U.S. lacks many common family policy programs found in Europe, including cash transfers for families with children, income support during parental leave, and subsidized childcare.
From Science Daily
The burden falls mainly on women, children and farmers in rural communities, where health systems are weakest and medical resources limited.
From BBC
More than 18,500 Palestinians urgently need treatment that is unavailable in Gaza, including 4,000 children, according to the World Health Organization.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.