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

That as difficult as New York and Philadelphia are, with their towering housing projects and subway systems and social strata, those structures also protect human beings from the elements.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

When I asked Mother why they didn't act like that, she said it was because they were decent human beings, members of the Baptist organization, who understood we were equal.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals