a person

Example Sentences

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The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that time said a great deal about him as a person.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Manifold is considering all his legal options, a person close to him said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Police said Charlie Noble's body was recovered from the water at Bracklinn Falls following reports of concern for a person.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“If I can continue to improve as a person, I know the coaches and the people around me are helping me improve as a football player,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

You can tell how old a person is by how much they talk on the phone.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko