citizens

Example Sentences

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While the South African police statement confirmed the killings of the two Mozambican men, Maputo said five of its citizens had been killed.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Decades ago following child traffic fatalities, Dutch citizens demanded change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A separate Economist/YouGov poll found that 51 percent of U.S. adult citizens are pessimistic about the long-term effects of A.I. while just 25 percent are optimistic.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

"Our credibility has been built and sustained over many decades, and we have a duty to safeguard that priceless asset for our fellow citizens and for generations to come," said Powell.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Forty thousand citizens threatened to shut down the city.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell