on someone

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From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

When she poked her head outside to see what was going on, someone hissed at her to “get out of town.”

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

But she wouldn't take on someone else's name in marriage, whatever it was.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“I love that I can count on someone that understands me completely and supports me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“You wouldn’t want us to turn our backs on someone just because he’s had a hard time, would you?”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon