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person

[pur-suhn] / ˈpɜr sən /


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But aside that, I really hope that things get easier for the average person… Living in California, it’s pretty hard to live out here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

She said: "Integration isn't charity, it's common sense. A person who learns English or Welsh, finds work and contributes isn't actually a burden."

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

It is also willing to discuss joint-tariff policies, said one person familiar with the talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

“If there’s one person I wish would read the book,” he said, “it would be my mom.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Rue is the only person outside my family that knows I can Flash.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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