small child

Example Sentences

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I ask her what the small child she was then would think of her success.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“Another adult living in the home was outside and begged the agents to let him take care of the small child, and was refused,” Stenvik said.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

"Our building has electric heating. It's extremely cold there, 5-7C, and living like that with a small child isn't normal," she added.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

A small child can figure out how to pick up an object, regardless of its shape, size or center of gravity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

I want to run, but Finnick’s acting so strange, as if he’s lost the ability to move, so I take his hand and lead him like a small child.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins