human beings

Example Sentences

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He urged "those who organise death routes, traffic in human beings" to "stop and repent", raising his voice for emphasis as the crowd applauded.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Their testimonials on our website demonstrate that they are real, complex human beings, not caricatures.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Satrapi told the Guardian in 2024 that Persepolis was about making western readers reflect on the humanity of Iranian people, and to realise: "Oh, they're actually human beings like us".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“This case is about human beings and the safety of others,” Panish said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But never before have I held the fate of other human beings in my hands.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman