average person

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As Chester told me, “The system is so extensive, it’s impossible for the average person to opt out of” all the means of tracking afforded by TV-as-internet.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

As of 2020, 181 million Americans consumed pretzels, with the average person indulging in an estimated two pounds per year, according to data from the US Statista Research Department.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

"It has become so expensive that an average person can no longer afford fuel for a motorcycle or a car. Fuel prices are also affecting electricity bills, leading to further increases," he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Imagine just being an average person holding that secret.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The vast wasteland of television programming had finally reached its zenith, and the average person was no longer limited to fifteen minutes of fame.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline