human being

Example Sentences

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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

Cardellini: Every time we did it, there was something funny happening which immediately loosens you up, just as a human being.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 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

A way to start the day feeling like a human being instead of a chess piece.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Heaven was the blue vault on high, but it acted in some ways as a human being would.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton