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children

[chil-druhn] / ˈtʃɪl drən /






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He has no spouse, no children and little family nearby.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

The pair discussed their "shared passion for books" and importance of children reading during the meeting at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Empty-nest baby boomers owned 28% of U.S. homes with three bedrooms or more in 2024, compared with 16% for millennials with children, according to Redfin.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Another mother, who we are calling Sarah to protect her identity, said she felt "so angry" at the discovery because Campbell had had unsupervised contact with her children.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

I biked to Bos en Hoven Straat and then with Flip and the children who happened to be at home, hurried to the Haarlem station.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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