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person

[pur-suhn] / ˈpɜr sən /


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“But most importantly, she was a kind and gentle person who was always joy and an inspiration to work with.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

"We had to look the person in the eye and know they would add to what we already have."

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Duane “Keffe D” Davis was indicted three years ago, making him the first person to be charged in the 1996 death of the famous rapper.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

According to Politico, which broke the story quoting anonymous sources, the British leader sent a "few messages" via an unspecified communication channel to a person he believed to be Wiles before becoming suspicious.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

“We don’t have the money now,” I admit, glancing quickly at Theo to make sure I’m speaking correctly—I can’t imagine he would carry this kind of money on his person.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Flock Safety claims over 5,000 law enforcement agencies use its license plate readers to help locate missing persons, catch thieves and identify suspicious vehicles.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

And, whatever it concludes, the Virginia investigation is a reminder that, as the court observed in the Walker case, all of us have a duty to secure “justice for all persons, whether living or deceased.”

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

In addition, the State Department said that it was imposing visa restrictions on 65 individuals who are family members or close personal or business associates of CJNG-linked persons.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

They shook up the format for the second, focusing on homicides, but have returned to a missing persons case.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

In his manuscript about the war, he only said, “I opened a private correspondence with some persons in New York....”

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen




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