ordinary citizen
Example Sentences
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“The Act does not regulate conduct that any ordinary citizen could perform,” Bennett wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
But, under the law, he is just an ordinary citizen at this point in time.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2024
She also said she was an ordinary citizen who was unemployed and wanted to protest against the government for clamping down on people.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023
What does an ordinary citizen do with, say, $50 million?
From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023
“I’m trying to figure out how many things an ordinary citizen can do!”
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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