persons

Example Sentences

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Protests are expected around the stadium throughout the day, including demonstrations by the teachers’ union and groups representing the families of missing persons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He explicitly warns against “paternalistic or welfare-based management of societal life” and insists that decisions should be made “at the closest level possible to the persons involved.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A newly enacted corporate law, SB 2471, changes the powers that corporations, or other artificial persons like nonprofits, are granted by the state of Hawaii.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

"Jurisdictions that don't have it, corporations in those jurisdictions should take a hard look at themselves and say: Why wouldn't we automatically prioritise information requests that involve risks to persons?" she said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

She soon had Zeitoun registered at half a dozen agencies dealing with missing persons.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers