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person

[pur-suhn] / ˈpɜr sən /


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Villarreal: We know Elsbeth as this person with a keen ability to read people, who can sniff out liars, murderers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

When describing the people of Ireland he said they "were so generous, every person I've spoke to had been so kind".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Alternatively, you could tell friends who want to sell their wares that they need to be there in person.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Does our society still have a coherent understanding of the human person capable of directing technological power toward genuinely human ends?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I made a point to talk to each person, asking them to sign the new guest book and chatting with them about the pieces.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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