a person

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You can do this by designating a child as an authorized user, which is a person added to a credit-card account by the primary cardholder, although some issuers have age minimums as low as 13.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Other Mexican officials are under investigation in the U.S., and the Justice Department expects to announce more indictments, said a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"Ilaiyaraaja's arrival was a watershed moment. It was an intervention by a person from an entirely different social and aesthetic background who had imbued a distinct aural soundscape," says TM Krishna, a celebrated Carnatic musician.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Very basically, there are two procedures by which a person can receive permanent residence: If they are abroad, they can go through a U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 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