acquaintances

Example Sentences

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Yermak also stated that he did "not have that kind of money" for bail, but he would seek funds "among friends and acquaintances".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Dozens of his acquaintances later died of cancer.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Golkar said he has several acquaintances in the Revolutionary Guard and Basij paramilitary who have benefited financially from the system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

At least four people in line have written books about the case, including Hirsch, co-author of a book with juror Amie Williams, who dialed in on FaceTime to say hello to old acquaintances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Passing acquaintances were introduced at regular intervals, and it was often noted that the sky was blue.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris