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citizen

[sit-uh-zuhn, -suhn] / ˈsɪt ə zən, -sən /


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One of the confirmed cases in Uganda was a Congolese citizen who had travelled to the United Arab Emirates before entering Uganda.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Sanders noted that OpenAI has backed establishing a public wealth fund that gives every citizen “a stake in AI-driven economic growth,” with rivals supporting similar plans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

But when he arrived for his appointment, staff told him that because he wasn't a Jordanian citizen, that embassy could not give him a visa.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In February, the citizen group packed a town hall of about 50 people.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Bobby’s claim that he was an American citizen and had a right to make a phone call was ignored.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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