average person

Example Sentences

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"It has become so expensive that an average person can no longer afford fuel for a motorcycle or a car. Fuel prices are also affecting electricity bills, leading to further increases," he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

While the average person does not have the power of a federal judge, they do have the agency to make choices in their own daily lives that can weaken or strengthen civil society.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Imagine just being an average person holding that secret.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

People who work with glyphosate tend to get much higher doses of the chemical than your average person, and there is certainly some evidence that very, very high doses could be a problem.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

As federal judge Prentiss Marshall explained, “The average person encountered will feel obliged to stop and respond. Few will feel that they can walk away or refuse to answer.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander