citizen
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Within a few short months, he will be termed out of office and return to being a regular citizen, if not an average one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
"By bringing together local knowledge, citizen science, social media, scientific monitoring and regional expertise, we can build a much clearer picture of where species occur and where conservation effort is most urgently needed."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
The defendant, who is also known as Mark Tshuma, is a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ridi, a 46-year-old U.S. citizen, left his Ohio home in August to defend his property in the village of Qusra, where he grew up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
She’s a widow who lives in the senior citizen apartment complex a quick bike ride away from our house.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
Ramogi says that in the end, it is Kenya that stands to lose when citizens of neighbouring countries are targeted.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Lee was detained by police when trying to leave Beijing, but was allowed to return to Hong Kong after an outcry from the financial hub's citizens.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Those who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger don’t represent the best of America,” he said.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
According to the indictment, the state Constitution provides “a means for citizens to bypass the state legislature and enact statutes and constitutional amendments directly through the initiative process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Soviet citizens felt that they themselves were real patriots, fighting a war against the false patriotism of fascism.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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