Example Sentences

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A society cannot plausibly claim that a people are equal citizens while simultaneously denying them participation in one of the institutions through which law is administered.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

More fundamentally, Pakistan has a long history of tactical diplomatic wins that end up doing nothing for citizens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

With the tax hike dead, park advocates made their case to the Charter Reform Commission, the citizens panel that was reviewing changes to the City Charter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Iran blames the smuggling on criminal groups, who are able to buy fuel cheaply because the regime sells petrol and diesel at subsidised prices to Iranian citizens.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Its editors decided that contradicting the beliefs of prominent citizens was a risk they shouldn’t take.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock