ordinary citizen
Example Sentences
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“The Act does not regulate conduct that any ordinary citizen could perform,” Bennett wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
At the end of my book "On Disinformation", I outlined ten practical steps that any ordinary citizen can take to fight disinformation.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2023
What does an ordinary citizen do with, say, $50 million?
From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023
More satirical than “The West Wing,” less caustic than “Veep,” with higher stakes than in “Parks and Recreation,” “Servant of the People” is a what-if fable about an ordinary citizen vaulted into power.
From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2022
The man appeared to be an ordinary citizen, perhaps a post-office employee.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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