human being

Example Sentences

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“You would think that a human being with a shred of dignity would recoil from this thing,” Oswalt said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Obviously I had a lot of love for it, but that was also a time in my life when, as a human being, I was quite lost and angry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"They just chased us away like dogs... that is unfair because, actually, I'm a human being," the 32-year-old said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Pic.One.Art said they "just wanted to create a celebration of his life - not just as a musician - but the generous kind of human being he was".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Not a human being that ever lived could wish to be loved better than I was loved; and him who thus loved me I absolutely worshipped: and I must renounce love and idol.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë