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citizen

[sit-uh-zuhn, -suhn] / ˈsɪt ə zən, -sən /


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One such victim was Maria Acevedo, who describes herself as a lifelong Republican and U.S. citizen who said she voted for Trump three times.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

It was not especially original, as Orbán did something similar by forming "citizen circles" during his years of opposition many years before.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

I was busy enough shifting into my new role at city hall, which entailed going to more zoning board meetings and fewer senior citizen picnics than my previous job had.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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