private citizen

Example Sentences

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Even before allegations are tested in court, the AI-generated visuals have propelled Hajdini from a private citizen to an internet spectacle.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

But these are not normal times, and the country is better served with Powell as a governor than as a private citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Jewish Insider published what it called an exposé revealing that the mayor’s wife Rama Duwaji, a private citizen who holds no public office, had liked social media posts sympathetic to Palestinian rights.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

Susie Wiles, now White House chief of staff, also had her phone records subpoenaed when she was a private citizen as part of the investigation.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Francesco Sforza became Duke of Milan from being a private citizen because he was armed.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli