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person

[pur-suhn] / ˈpɜr sən /


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To live openly as an LGBTQ+ person in a hostile culture is to choose authenticity over safety, and truth over social reward.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

In March 2025, Barron’s reported that controlling shareholder Honeywell International was looking to take the company public as soon as 2026, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

At this point, the person told Pauken he no longer wished to work with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He added: "There was only one person – it was Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as he is today."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I’m so focused on the look in his eyes that I don’t pay attention to the person next to him.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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