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somebody

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


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"He once said that whenever somebody arrives to the stadium they could be watching for the first time," McTominay explained.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If you’re going to turn the needle for somebody, then you better be part of the IP.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Here is somebody who has made a series of serious missteps.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

This was a lie: the Shadow Dancer needed no mending—but somebody needed to stay with Nighthand.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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