acquaintance
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She went on to work as a nurse in the village clinic until she met my dad through a mutual acquaintance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Even if they weren’t the best of friends, it’s hard to believe that they had zero relationship—clearly, there was some connection there, even if it was just at an acquaintance level.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
After the bite, an acquaintance quickly headed to a hospital with the victim and, while driving, calling 911.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Penzias and Wilson’s finding pushed our acquaintance with the visible universe to within half an inch of the sidewalk.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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