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

She feels the seemingly immovable mess is a symbol of a country that is not working and where "human beings aren't a priority".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Jared, my locker mate, is one of the most amazing human beings and teammates I have ever been around .

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

‘What sort of human beings do you eat?’ she asked, trembling.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl