citizen
Example Sentences
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Juan Carlos Ramirez, a U.S. citizen, filmed as they arrested his father.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The agencies told us they've inspected this site four times in three years, they're happy to work with citizen scientists, and they'll continue to monitor the ecology.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
A year ago, Garcia Venegas was filming his brother’s arrest during a raid on their coastal Alabama construction site when he was tackled by agents, who ignored his pleas that he was a citizen.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
One month later, Parra gave birth in New York to her third son—a third nationality and the only American citizen among the children.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
It was a hit by Fats Domino, the most famous citizen of the Lower Nine.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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