ordinary people
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The “public” would mean ordinary people like colonial patrons of taverns who gathered round to read the proposed Constitution in newspapers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Ever the humanist, fascinated by ordinary people taking on otherwise herculean tasks to the point of obsession, Herzog resolved decades ago to make a film inspired by the sisters.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
"It shows the diversity between people in power and ordinary people like myself struggling to get a story out there that I knew was true, I had all the evidence," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
“I believe there is power in ordinary people speaking the truth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
As far as Ralph could see, teachers behaved like ordinary people except that, unlike parents, they said, “Oh, dear, school will soon be starting.”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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