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somebody

[suhm-bod-ee, -buhd-ee, -buh-dee] / ˈsʌmˌbɒd i, -ˌbʌd i, -bə di /


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“When you start gambling on somebody’s potential death or harm, you’re really diminishing the value that you’re placing on human life,” Skeet said.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

"Almost everything you will see in 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is taken from somebody's life," said Ali, calling the film a "collection of stories of love".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Cardellini: That was our first scene together, really placing your weight on somebody in a way where you just don’t want to hurt somebody’s face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"As long as it doesn't take away somebody's right to choose, then I'm down for any kind of safeguarding measures that protect people who are already very vulnerable through addiction."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

High-bush cranberries taste—according to my grandmother—like somebody’s old socks.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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