on someone

Example Sentences

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One option is to make direct payments to medical providers or educational institutions on someone else’s behalf for qualified expenses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"We have to make it easier for business to employ young people and for businesses to take that risk on someone," Streeting told the Sunday Times.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Fans will come for the sun, the hot dogs, the fun of cheering on someone they know or enjoying a moment of distraction at Los Angeles’ most sacred stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

He had anger all built up inside that he needed to release on someone and I was a ball of emotions just looking for someone to love me.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers