citizen

Example Sentences

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His mother is an American citizen who was born in Denmark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran last month released another Japanese citizen -- who was also not named -- who was being held, with Tokyo saying on March 22 that the person would return to Japan.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“If you are a United States citizen, you may continue to receive payments while outside the U.S.,” the Social Security Administration said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

As a naturalized U.S. citizen, the timing of that trip felt particularly pointed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Even after the relief of getting a green card or becoming an American citizen, it’s easy to channel my days as an “illegal alien” and feel the anxiety all over again.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi