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Laura is especially protective of Daniel, who became an only child after his sister Rose died as a child.
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Their only child, Flynn, was born the same year.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
However, her husband, who is an only child and doesn't have a relationship with his dad, insists that everything is fine.
—Nicki Cox, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
With the bullish determination of Ed and the wide-eyed second sight of Lorraine, the Warrens’ only child sells a clear vision of right and wrong when news of the Smurls’ predicament comes their way.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Their only child, Flynn, was born the same year.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
However, her husband, who is an only child and doesn't have a relationship with his dad, insists that everything is fine.
—Nicki Cox, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
With the bullish determination of Ed and the wide-eyed second sight of Lorraine, the Warrens’ only child sells a clear vision of right and wrong when news of the Smurls’ predicament comes their way.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Only child.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/only%20child. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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