good citizen

Example Sentences

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Earlier in court, she maintained that she was "a good citizen".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

“I saw how people treated me by being la hija perfecta, the good student, good citizen and la niña buena,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023

“I’ve been a good citizen, I’ve been a family man, I’ve taken care of my family for a very long time.”

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022

Pfizer was a good citizen in keeping prices down during the worst of the pandemic, CEO Albert Bourla told investors.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2022

I guess I’m too old and too lazy to be a good citizen.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck