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person

[pur-suhn] / ˈpɜr sən /


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That person is responsible for overseeing a multibillion-dollar budget, thousands of state employees and hundreds of state agencies.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In many states, if a person or their spouse needs to live in the home, or if the person expresses an intent to return home, the residence can remain exempt while determining eligibility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“They were told ‘pencils down,’” a person familiar with the investigation said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"A love that survives 78 years without meeting or even speaking to the person you love."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The last person to greet Grandma Sadie is Dad.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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