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Its opening line says: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Citizenship Clause says that those born here and subject to U.S. jurisdiction are citizens of the U.S. and “of the State wherein they reside.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A European Commission notice from 2021 defines a conflict of interest as a situation wherein a "financial actor's" impartiality is compromised "for reasons involving... economic interest or any other direct or indirect personal interest".

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

In March 2025 Ms Ackord warned of a "very difficult trading situation over the last few years, wherein costs have risen overall by about 50%".

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Then she opened her rosewood box wherein were the letters her husband had written to her in courtship and since.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck