- plural of person.
persons
Example Sentences
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The majority’s decision in Barbara recounts how before the 14th Amendment’s ratification, Americans followed the long-standing common-law rule making persons born on American soil citizens by birth.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
The opening words of the 14th Amendment of 1868 say: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
He said seven formal missing persons reports had been filed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Interpol notices have been issued targeting wanted suspects and persons of interest.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The Randalls party agreed to it immediately; and after a pretty long speech from Miss Bates, which few persons listened to, she also found it possible to accept dear Miss Woodhouse’s most obliging invitation.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
