young child

Example Sentences

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Linh, who came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam as a young child, told The Times she supports “secure, orderly and lawful immigration.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Det Supt Pete Thackray, from the West Area Command Unit, said: "This is a tragic incident in which a woman and her young child have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with their loved ones."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

But that requires more time and energy than I’m willing to sacrifice while raising a young child and entertaining my dreams of becoming a star potter.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Cole is a 37-year-old tax economist with Ivy League degrees, a mortgage and a young child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Her words did not console me, for she spoke like a mother excusing the rudeness of her young child.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein