a person

Example Sentences

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Whether Foundation can build hands capable of manipulating a weapon designed for a person remains open.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I had never seen a person so heavy with grief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Very basically, there are two procedures by which a person can receive permanent residence: If they are abroad, they can go through a U.S.

From Slate • 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

“It takes a person of vision to appreciate a golden opportunity when it arrives. I thought you might be such a person, governess. It seems I was wrong.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood