citizen
Example Sentences
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He would first have to become a British citizen, which can only happen after he has lived in the UK for at least five years.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
A U.S. citizen born in Puerto Rico, SuEllen Sanchez had purchased five lots in Colony Ridge in 2020.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
His mother is an American citizen who was born in Denmark.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Sangha, who is a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, has been in federal custody since August 2024.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Once you receive your green card, you have to wait five years before you can apply to become an American citizen.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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