citizen

Example Sentences

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China's vast population and territory have always posed challenges to consistent, evenly distributed healthcare –- and as its citizens age, stress on the system is increasing.

From Barron's

Powerful explosions have rocked Iran's capital Tehran since Saturday, with embassies from countries around the world telling their citizens to leave.

From Barron's

Housing Minister Chris Bishop told the BBC's World Questions programme his government is achieving "good progress" in making the country a place its citizens want to stay.

From BBC

One eye-catching proposal within the bill is a plan for “direct payments” to American citizens.

From Salon

In 2006, he became a lawful permanent resident through marriage to an American citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal