citizens

Example Sentences

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Three U.S. citizens and one permanent resident—all part of the Cuban exile community—were killed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

India’s youthful population is more interested in domestic consumption—buying cars, houses, and so on—than citizens in export-focused nations like China and Japan.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

This is why it’s crucial for not just the DOJ but also private citizens to be able to hold states accountable.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

“We have been working within this system as private citizens for really a long time, and that’s the truth.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“I know, it is not enough. I’m urging the government to let private citizens build warships, too. Salem will build a frigate, the minute we have permission.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham