earthling
Example Sentences
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But with little conclusive evidence expected to confirm any intergalactic visitations, it remains to be seen whether any earthling minds will change.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2021
So if we're identifying as an earthling, they might call it something else.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2020
Recurring nightmares of the planet Mars lead a confused earthling into the center of an intergalactic conspiracy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2019
The record, if played by the aliens, is supposed to reflect the diversity and brilliance of earthling life.
From New York Times • May 23, 2016
There's this elastic band inside, and he goes, "Observe and be amazed, earthling," and then he lets it go, and you know what?
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.