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citizen

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


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Witkoff’s remarks were made after he arrived in Russia to secure the release of Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Gonzalez told Richardson that he is a U.S. citizen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Earthwatch Europe said its trained citizen scientists were out collecting in July, which as well as the freshwater samples, included taking 28 soil samples.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Five years later, Omar became a U.S. citizen via a law in which minors are eligible for citizenship once their parents naturalize.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

“The most important part of the handbook is the section on being a good citizen and having proper manners. That is the Marvellian way,” Masterji Thakur said.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

There are two Arab party blocs in the running too, as about one-fifth of Israel's population is Arab - many of whom describe themselves as Palestinian citizens of Israel.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The downward pressure on reservations comes as several countries, including the United States, China and Germany issued travel advisories for their citizens in France.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

American citizens who have been in Congo within 21 days of travel may enter the U.S., but only through designated airports, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The US has warned it citizens against travelling to Kenya, while neighbouring countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia are also on alert.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Just the other week, he bent all his refrigerator magnets and tried to sell them online as miracle medical bracelets to gullible senior citizens.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein


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