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citizenry

[sit-uh-zuhn-ree, -suhn-] / ˈsɪt ə zən ri, -sən- /






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The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

The District of Columbia teems with nonprofits dedicated to the proposition that one thing or another menaces the citizenry.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

It’s a movie about a citizenry at war with itself, hoping to keep the plates spinning for one more night.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2026

"Even with the small cheque size from everyday givers, this is a sizeable contribution from the citizenry towards social impact," says Uppal.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

He reads: “‘Above certain levels, noise or noise disturbance is detrimental to the health and welfare of the citizenry and the individual’s right to peaceful and quiet enjoyment.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

They, too, overreached, invaded lands they couldn’t conquer or couldn’t control, and brought disasters down on their citizenries.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

Otherwise, fiction rarely expresses compassion for native citizenries whose hospitality is under strain.

From New York Times May 27, 2021

As we increase our exposure, investing in disaster-resilient infrastructure and prepared citizenries not only makes moral and economic sense, it’s also not dependent on one’s personal views about climate change.

From Slate Sep. 12, 2017

To get the process started, Chinese president Xi Jinping and U.S. president Barack Obama should make the case for greater economic engagement publicly to their respective citizenries, business communities, and other relevant officials.

From Forbes Jul. 1, 2014

Because these were forbidden, the public soaked them up, and over time Poles became one of Europe’s best-informed citizenries.

From Washington Post




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