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some

[suhm, suhm] / sʌm, səm /
ADJECTIVE
few
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
a little
Synonyms




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With the Strait effectively closed, Fertiglobe has been trucking some of its product from the strait by road to other regional ports, but not enough to fully offset the hit to supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Public transit has become a more favorable option for some — weekday commutes on the Metro increased by nearly 8% from January to May.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Across the nation, similar stories are playing out as communities stand up to some of the biggest names in tech, like OpenAI and Google.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Following the recent outbreaks, some parents have been buying the jab privately for their children.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

She asks when he’s going to pass on some of that cooking talent to our dad.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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