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person

[pur-suhn] / ˈpɜr sən /


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I’m sure this changes each year, but who’s your dream person to snag for an appearance?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“You are going to have to do this one. I will explain why in person in a few,” wrote another.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"Most of vessels used by Ukraine are smaller, more like the size of a jet ski, and couldn't carry a person," says Clark.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I pause before following his instructions, in a way I wouldn’t have a few days ago, back when Theo’s things were just things and Theo was just a person who lived down the hall.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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