as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
at the Scottish festival there were traditional contests of strength and endurance, Celtic fiddlers, and groups of bairns performing Highland flings
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
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Once their kids were in school, moms seemed to be allowed a gradual ascent back into the warmth and light of personhood.—
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9 Apr. 2026
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In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.—
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Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.—
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10 Apr. 2026
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“Bairns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bairns. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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