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
The biggest news coming out of their offseason has been a power struggle within their ownership group over who should be the franchise’s control person.
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Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
On June 1, 2022, one day after Kansas City police opened their missing person investigation, police officers went out to check a home in the 3300 block of Bridge Manor Drive, a location Abbi Schaeffer’s family provided to investigators.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
There is a $10 per person fee paid to the instructor.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
This is essential because while each person on a team controls their actions, working together as a cohesive group adds complexity.
—Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
On June 1, 2022, one day after Kansas City police opened their missing person investigation, police officers went out to check a home in the 3300 block of Bridge Manor Drive, a location Abbi Schaeffer’s family provided to investigators.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
There is a $10 per person fee paid to the instructor.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
This is essential because while each person on a team controls their actions, working together as a cohesive group adds complexity.
—Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The crash was reported around 6:30 a.m. on I-84 West in the area of Exit 8 where a 55-year-old Avon man was driving a Lexus RX 450h in the left lane and was approaching a Hyundai Tiburon that was disabled in the left lane facing oncoming traffic, according to Connecticut State Police.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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Other fire victims include a man who was found holding a garden hose as well as an 82-year-old man who died in his bed.CBS News, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Chiefs coaches stress focusing on the ball or the center’s head movement when timing the snap, as a QB’s cadence can be deceiving — especially when guys like Aaron Rodgers try to draw defenders offsides through deception.Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Ann Walter worried women would 'hate' her Abbott Elementary character for becoming 'kind of a hoe’ The next season of Sunny hasn't premiered yet, but have you guys already shot the crossover?Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The somber music should have been my first clue, but I was too wrapped up in the euphoria of Jane soon realizing that someone valued her life enough to save her from certain death.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet.Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their bony, cartilaginous shells and slow-pace movements.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Every year, thousands upon thousands of optimistic individuals gaze wistfully at the confetti descending from the ceiling, visualizing a new and improved version of themselves come New Year’s Day.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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The annual enrollment window for eligible individuals to select a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.John Littig, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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Always adept at this kind of comedy action thing, Diaz has not missed a beat and does most of her stunts, as does Foxx.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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In the grand scheme of things, a game on a field is nothing compared to the task of losing a loved one or rebuilding a life after losing it all.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/person. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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