human being

Example Sentences

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"They just chased us away like dogs... that is unfair because, actually, I'm a human being," the 32-year-old said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"It's amazing the damage that a human being can do in a very short amount of time," said ecologist Richard Fishbourne.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But the person who came up with that ad campaign or approved it, somewhere along the line, there was a human being behind that.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Mr. Preston sums it up, “The idea of seeing the dignity and potential of every human being, and helping them realize that for a better future, has always been what we do.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The android had two arms, two legs, and the basic shape of a young, athletic human being.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix