New Yorker
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“Every New Yorker deserves to be safe, regardless of their religion or race.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Our administration will continue to ensure that every New Yorker is safe in their city - and hold accountable any who threaten that," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The grandmother in the spotlight, a dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker named Renee, exposes Joshua to the joys of the Big City when he visits from the suburbs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
I was interviewing Jerry Seinfeld for The New Yorker when I was working on the book, and I read a couple of the behind-the-scenes books, and talked to some “Seinfeld” writers.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Anita Rees, when reached on the telephone, proved to be a true New Yorker: brisk, fast-talking, and unflappable.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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