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someone

[suhm-wuhn, -wuhn] / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /


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If you’re on a mobile cellular network, for instance, someone sharing your IP address might be infected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The BBC podcast revealed Essex Police was relying heavily on someone coming forward to give information.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The letter argued that the legal standard for convicting someone of a crime shouldn’t be used when deciding whether Khan should continue to serve as chief prosecutor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“When someone sets fires that endanger lives and destroy a community’s sense of safety, my office will pursue the most serious charges available and seek justice for the victims,” Los Angeles County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Who were you talking to? Is someone here?”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman