person
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At Chicago, the university said a person of interest has been identified through eye witnesses, video cameras and license plate readers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
An orthopedic surgeon also examined patients in person at the six-month follow-up.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
"We loved watching William grow, both as a person and as a performer, during his time with us," the Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe said.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The name of that person has not been definitively revealed and Davis is the only person who was in the Cadillac that evening who is still alive.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
It changed him into someone else, and yet Phineas figured out how to live as that new person for eleven years.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf also stressed the urgent need to "address the root causes of irregular migration, combat migrant smuggling and trafficking in persons, and promote safe, orderly and regular migration".
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
"Eleven crew members have been rescued. Two deceased persons have also been identified," it added.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Police say the information provides unprecedented ability to identify suspects, pinpoint stolen vehicles and locate missing persons.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
HUD’s definition includes sheltered persons living in some kind of temporary housing.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
The document also commended the local sheriff for his prompt and successful action to protect property and persons in the vicinity and for his judgment in selecting his deputies.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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