citizen
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An Englishman born in Liverpool, Mr. Bennett moved to Chicago in 1993 and is now an American citizen.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"This kind of research highlights the value of citizen science," said lead researcher Dr. Cristina Castro from Pacific Whale Foundation.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Jin’s daughter, now an American citizen, is fighting to keep her father’s struggle in the public eye.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
An American citizen, believed to be missionary group doctor Peter Stafford, is being evacuated from DR Congo after developing symptoms over the weekend.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“My mom’s not a citizen either,” Elizabeth says to Maddy, so quietly I can hardly hear her.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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