person

Example Sentences

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It was of course the voice of Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the Moon, with the Apollo 11 mission.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“He could recall a conversation he had with a person 35 years ago without any hesitation. He had an incredible constellation of people that he was surrounded by.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

She says being told in person can make some people feel like they've "got to be really really happy" even though "actually, all you might want to do in that moment is burst into tears".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The heir has no freedom to designate the recipient of the disclaimed asset, as in, “I want this disclaimed amount to go to person X but not person Y.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She cranes her neck a few times looking for Theo, the person who sent her on this errand to begin with, before finally appearing to give up, settling back into her chair.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse