citizens

Example Sentences

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At least 57 people were arrested, the government's citizens rights ombudsman's office said.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The order called for the creation of three separate lists of potential voters, including a list of citizens over age 18 residing in each state.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Their conversation explores what liberalism really is at its core, how both the political left and right have drifted into illiberalism, and what ordinary citizens can do to restore faith in liberal principles and institutions.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Under Eurovision rules, contestants do not have to be citizens of the country they are representing, although some participating countries can mandate it under their own rules.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Stalin’s government hadn’t ever encouraged outspokenness among its citizens.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein