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some

[suhm, suhm] / sʌm, səm /
ADJECTIVE
few
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ADJECTIVE
a little
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“It highlights what the supply chains look like, which might be surprising to some people.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

“I wouldn’t eat Monday or Tuesday, then on Wednesday I could get a pastry, and then my shot would start to wear off around Saturday, so I usually got some calories on Saturday and Sunday.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Officials say the true number of cases nationwide is likely higher because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for the parasite.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Now that you’re caught up on some heavy news, how about something lighter?

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

All the rooms are soundproof, but sometimes students leave the door open, just to get some air or show off how well they are playing.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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