the people

Example Sentences

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In separate comments to Fox News, he said he would "rather not" hit Iranian civilian infrastructure like power plants, as previously threatened, "because once you do that, the people suffer".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I learned that being a great entrepreneur…what it really means is that you care about the people that work for you and your impact on the community.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Their priority is to look after the people in the town."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“We need all the people to pay into Social Security,” O’Malley said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

But the people and animals who lived through the episode still tiptoe across the yard when Hawk is sitting on the woodpile.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen