as a child

idiom

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

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Is the measles vaccine I was given as a child still protecting me? Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025 The story revolves around Austin and his journey as a child with autism, Levi says. Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025 Inspired as a child by the supersonic helo on the television series Airwolf, Hill spent 25 years planning the HX50 before unveiling a rendering in 2020. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025 In January, Portis’ grandmother, whom Portis lived in the same home with as a child, passed away. Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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