as in man
a member of the human race
is there any person here who knows how to speak Spanish?
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Recent Examples of person
My experiences with Jews have not been pleasant, both in person and online.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn’t completed.
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Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The couple watched the game from home rather than in person at the Frost Bank Center, the San Antonio Spurs' home arena in Texas.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Jurors also watched body camera video from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials who first responded to the scene of the crash, heard from law enforcement and good Samaritans who helped and saw the boat involved in the crash in person.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn’t completed.
—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The couple watched the game from home rather than in person at the Frost Bank Center, the San Antonio Spurs' home arena in Texas.
—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Jurors also watched body camera video from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials who first responded to the scene of the crash, heard from law enforcement and good Samaritans who helped and saw the boat involved in the crash in person.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for person
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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But some have faced pushback, including when two Boise men faced the wrath of their homeowners association for replacing their grass with turf, in part to save water.
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After a lengthy, wide-ranging search for their next coach, the Portland Trail Blazers have chosen one of the guys already at the front of the line.
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Alcantara has never been known as a strikeout guy.
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.
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Shirilla's relationships with Russo and Flanagan, the crash that took their lives, and the resulting trial that concluded with Shirilla's conviction are all chronicled in The Crash, which premiered on Netflix on May 15.
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Compelling characters, breathtaking action, beautiful environments, and an array of wondrous alien creatures.
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One of the earliest signs that the new Supergirl will be an uninspired slog is the overload of blobby alien dirtbags, grotesque creatures that look like they were refused admission to the Mos Eisley Cantina in the original Star Wars movie.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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While excess water-soluble B vitamins generally leave your body via urine, very high doses may increase the likelihood of side effects in sensitive individuals.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Eliminating that gap is one of the hardest things an organization can do.
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“Person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/person. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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