citizen

Example Sentences

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Ng, an Australian citizen, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison.

From Barron's

"It reminds us that democracy ultimately depends not only on formal rules, but on citizens and institutions willing to defend them."

From BBC

The Kurds had repeatedly urged countries to take back their citizens but most only repatriated a trickle, fearing security threats and a domestic political backlash.

From Barron's

Jens-Frederik Nielsen responded "it's going to be a no thanks from us," and said that Greenland provides free healthcare for all citizens.

From BBC

In an address this week, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah acknowledged that the devaluation had once again "put the burden on citizens".

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