as a child

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: when one was a child
I went there once as a child.

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Racing go-carts at Homestead track DeFrancesco, born in Canada but who moved to South Florida with his family as a child in 2008, started the company in 2023 with his friend Paul Glavine, a Canadian entrepreneur and investor. Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 What Ramirez experienced as a child — and countless others in southern San Diego County — is certainly not unique. Pedro Rios, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 When asked about Rowling, however, Watson emphasized her positive memories with Rowling as a child rather than re-hashing their difference in beliefs. Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025 The volumes are introduced by Robinson, who reflects on his experiences being homeless and bullied as a child. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for as a child

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“As a child.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20child. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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