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
Then check timing with the person involved so enthusiasm stays cooperative.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, was charged with owning an unregistered aircraft that was operated by another person.
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Kelly O'Donnell,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
One person was killed and one was hospitalized in unknown condition after a shooting Saturday night at a gathering in the 5900 block of Wilbarger Street, near Lake Arlington, Fort Worth police said.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 July 2026
The person was taken to the hospital, but their status was unknown as of Saturday afternoon.
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Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 July 2026
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, was charged with owning an unregistered aircraft that was operated by another person.
—
Kelly O'Donnell,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
One person was killed and one was hospitalized in unknown condition after a shooting Saturday night at a gathering in the 5900 block of Wilbarger Street, near Lake Arlington, Fort Worth police said.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 July 2026
The person was taken to the hospital, but their status was unknown as of Saturday afternoon.
—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 July 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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Kahan headlines Rolling Stone’s inaugural Stateside Festival on July 4, just ahead of his return to Fenway on July 18 and 19, where 70,000 people will get to see a guy with his guitar absolutely captivate.
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Then, oh yeah, defenses can’t focus too much on those guys because of how much attention Joel Embiid commands.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe.
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After all, the cove belongs to the sea, the habitat of the creatures in question.
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Or perhaps more accurately, like a gleeful romp with friends through a haunted-house attraction at a regional fair, with various creepy creatures leaping suddenly out of the darkness.
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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