citizens

Example Sentences

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As Albania does not extradite its citizens, French prosecutors plan to drop their case in favour of their Albanian colleagues, who have promised to seek compensation for French victims.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Plan 75” eschewed dystopian-thriller conventions to ponder how Japan might one day treat its senior citizens, viewing them as little more than a drain on resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"This attack is a grave assault on the constitutional rights of Somali citizens and a deliberate attempt to suppress peaceful assembly," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“This is about protecting our citizens, defending our interests and making our own choices,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The river would protect Booth from the angry citizens of Washington.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson