human being

Example Sentences

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“She’s an exceptional and incredible human being with a big heart. She told me very beautiful words that motivated me all of last year. Those were words that I needed to hear.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

It would be possible to convey the essence of “The Life and Death of Peter Sellers,” by Roger Lewis, in a single sentence: Peter Sellers was a dreadful human being.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The 20-minute film follows a duo who form an unlikely friendship and is a delightful meditation on the importance of connecting with another human being.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

BBC newsreader Clive Myrie posted that he was "utterly devastated" by the news, describing Conroy as "a wonderful photojournalist and a wonderful human being".

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

And they’re so big—a human being is nothing compared with one.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola