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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
an imaginative animated film that appeals to adults as well as to children
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as in infant
a recently born person
wrapped the child in a blanket before taking him outside in the cold
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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
widespread stress is the child of the frenetic pace of the modern world
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Recent Examples of child
As much as parents may think their children are oblivious, research shows kids, including very young ones, are paying attention.
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Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit in Michigan late Tuesday alleging multiple unknown individuals threatened and harassed voters in metro Detroit, including a woman who was told her child would be harmed if Democrat Kamala Harris wins the race for president.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
What are Harris and Trump proposing for families? Harris wants to expand the Child Tax Credit from its current $2,000 to $6,000 for children up to a year old, $3,600 for kids between 1 to 6, and $3,000 for those between 6 to 17.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
TikTok has also rejected the allegations relating to child protection.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit in Michigan late Tuesday alleging multiple unknown individuals threatened and harassed voters in metro Detroit, including a woman who was told her child would be harmed if Democrat Kamala Harris wins the race for president.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
What are Harris and Trump proposing for families? Harris wants to expand the Child Tax Credit from its current $2,000 to $6,000 for children up to a year old, $3,600 for kids between 1 to 6, and $3,000 for those between 6 to 17.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
TikTok has also rejected the allegations relating to child protection.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
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Hudson's gallery also included Ryan Gosling, who first met Eva Mendes on a movie set in 2011 before welcoming two children together, and then a very-married Chris Hemsworth, who shares three kids with wife Elsa Pataky.Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the book, Dave depicted Toph (short for Christopher) as a guileless kid, the personification of hope.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include: Fever Muscle aches Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Convulsions Diarrhea Other gastrointestinal symptoms Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants Death Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Singapore, Iceland, Norway and Japan have 1.5 to 1.9 infant deaths per 1,000 live births.Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
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The filing also notes ongoing legal proceedings, including cases related to trademark infringement and alleged misrepresentation, with outcomes currently uncertain.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Forsyth’s teammates may have felt sick in the aftermath of the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs, first about the game’s outcome and then about criticism toward the Broncos’ second-year offensive lineman.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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About 370,000 babies were born at 37 weeks’ gestation or earlier last year, according to the report.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The study also reveals that Amazon’s prices for everyday essentials – such as beauty, baby, and household products – are 1% to 6% lower than other retailers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index from 2022 found similar results: 31 percent of Americans said their ideal gift was cash; 16 percent said their dream present was a gift card.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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The recounts will take place concurrently, and results and any challenged ballots are presented to their respective canvassing boards.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The front left side of the vehicle hit the toddler and the driver immediately stopped.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Allison, the artist behind the moniker, was born in Zurich, Switzerland, but moved to Nashville as a toddler.Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
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The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Even though Celeste told the woman that her boyfriend had a newborn, Ellie’s father never came back.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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The proud mom accompanied her caption with snaps of Ever as a newborn in the hospital room as well as shots of her past 16 birthday celebrations.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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