acquaintances

Example Sentences

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Kirsty Hall said online platforms had made it easier for strangers and acquaintances to contact young people.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

I’ve tried for a year to get some of my closest acquaintances to understand why this song is so great, why I find it so bizarrely beautiful, but few do.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Trump and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been known acquaintances for years—or whatever it’s called when two rich and famous dudes in entertainment are often invited to the same charity events, galas, and afterparties.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

To acquaintances at auctions, McClain said his edge was keeping death rates low, from know-how handling sick and scared calves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

When Kate ran spirit circles for the Caprons’ acquaintances, raps sounded and tables moved.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock