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Recent Examples of citizenry
But experts warn masking serves another purpose, inciting fear in communities, and risks shattering norms, accountability and trust between the police and its citizenry.
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The citizenry has broadly recoiled; her killing, in addition to being a human tragedy, has been a public relations disaster for the administration.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
In fact, the United States’ economic competitiveness—not to mention the happiness of its citizenry—ranks below many countries that work much fewer hours, including Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands, and Norway.
—Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
So while my mother’s vaccination may have done little to alter my personal status, Washington’s variolation likely did much to define my citizenry status.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The citizenry has broadly recoiled; her killing, in addition to being a human tragedy, has been a public relations disaster for the administration.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
In fact, the United States’ economic competitiveness—not to mention the happiness of its citizenry—ranks below many countries that work much fewer hours, including Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands, and Norway.
—Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
So while my mother’s vaccination may have done little to alter my personal status, Washington’s variolation likely did much to define my citizenry status.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizenry
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That combination makes for a happy society and ensures a populace that drives a productive economy for years to come.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The announcers need to study intensely, learning details not only about an athlete, but what a particular sport means to the populace of a country halfway around the world.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The figures would suggest some support among the US public for going after Iran’s nuclear program, though other polling suggests most Americans disapprove of the strikes and thought the administration should have given diplomacy more of a shot.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bart Jansen White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump thinks the American public the supports the war against Iran.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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For a society that still carries those memories, the psychological impact is profound.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Social isolation and loneliness are widespread and can have serious impacts on health, well-being and society, according to a 2025 report from the World Health Organization.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The club has also been entwined with rap and food culture in Atlanta.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Friedlander is a pop culture and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles who hates coffee but loves Coke Zero.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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