persons

Example Sentences

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It declares: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

According to Ituri's military governor, the province counts around 61 displaced persons camps housing nearly 970,000 people.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A newly enacted corporate law, SB 2471, changes the powers that corporations, or other artificial persons like nonprofits, are granted by the state of Hawaii.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Elias said he tried to call his brother a few times to get his attention before considering filing a missing persons report.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“He asked me how many persons in one God?”

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya