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someone

[suhm-wuhn, -wuhn] / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /


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When a friend or relative becomes pregnant, this can stir strong emotions for someone experiencing infertility.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The movie is called “Yes” but it’s not the kind of yes that comes after someone offers you another cupcake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's also a form of humility, because we naturally tend to see the pope as distant, as someone in a very important role," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He says someone from Mercor approached him on LinkedIn about selling his work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Everything all right up there?” someone called from the back.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith