human being

Example Sentences

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Sam was asked to one final audition, "just to show that I am functional as a human being", after which he was officially selected as the UK's representative.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

In mitigation, Jamie Adams said John had learning disabilities, with conditions such as epilepsy and autism, and described him as "a very vulnerable and very disadvantaged human being".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

"I saw those first warm words... and my eyes filled with tears. I was shaking and my friend put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'That means you're still a human being.'"

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

This individual is part of a family, “somebody’s son, somebody’s auntie,” Del’s litany goes, and remains a human being.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

For a general-store clerk, Uncle Holt read more than any human being I knew.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson