person
noun
a human being, whether an adult or child.
persons
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pluralof person.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In addition, officials said, the use of plate readers would be limited to criminal investigations, missing persons cases and other “serious public safety matters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
"The top priority is the identification of the missing persons and the taking of DNA samples to be able to locate their relatives," the civil guard wrote in a post on X.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Violation of the orders would "attract suitable legal action", police said Thursday, but added that they would allow "selected persons" to gather at a "suitable place".
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Police say the information provides unprecedented ability to identify suspects, pinpoint stolen vehicles and locate missing persons.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Several persons were talking at once, and Victor’s voice was predominating, even over that of his mother.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
