small child

Example Sentences

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“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

We probably spend as much as you would on a small child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

They have a small child, George, and say they hate the fact their "happy smiley baby" has to live there.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

They had no more idea of what was involved than a small child who says he will accompany the climbers up the fell.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams