good citizen
Example Sentences
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Young adults also de-emphasize responsibilities, such as voting and working, that older Americans believe are part of being a good citizen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
It simply asks for a moment of thought — the quiet practice of being a good citizen of the table.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
For Carmen, a self-described perfectionist, it's the responsibility to raise "a good citizen, a good and happy person" she finds heavy to shoulder.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
“I saw how people treated me by being la hija perfecta, the good student, good citizen and la niña buena,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
There I was again, being a good son, good boy, good citizen, assuring authority.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
