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children

[chil-druhn] / ˈtʃɪl drən /






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He is the provider for the family, and has two children in high school and a son studying mechanical engineering at Fresno City College whom he is supporting financially.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

The oldest of Turner’s five children, 24-year-old Ashley, has taken on more responsibility to help care for the family as her father recovers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

Hidayat joined a Facebook group for adoptions, and was approached by a woman claiming she could not have children.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Two of their children live in Florida, but she doesn’t like the weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Two children, trying to play, stab sticks into the mud.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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