layperson

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Recent Examples of layperson These are unfathomable numbers for the layperson, but for an economist, these portend an upward trend that places a significant burden on both the government and individuals. Shakeel Ahmed, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The study defines bystander CPR as any resuscitative effort provided by a layperson or non-medical professional prior to EMS arrival. Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024 The average layperson knows Stewart for his notorious brawls with key basketball figures (like LeBron James). Mat Issa, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Butterfly Effects: The insanely long tail of Nick Saban’s retirement In January, any layperson immediately understood the gravity of Nick Saban’s retirement. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for layperson 

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“Layperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layperson. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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