citizen

Example Sentences

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One curiosity of democracy is the rich citizens who tell politicians to raise their taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We grieve with you, and with humility, I acknowledge that the government's highest duty is to protect its citizens. And we did not do that one week ago."

From BBC

Martinez was arrested on suspicion of being a Colombian citizen living in Los Angeles illegally.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was so difficult to get into the airport," said Khan, who describes printing out dozens of documents, including proof that his wife was a US citizen living in California.

From Barron's

Thousands of citizens blocked the soldiers, and lawmakers made it inside the National Assembly - some even scaling the walls - to vote down the order.

From BBC