someone

Example Sentences

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The 5ft 4in star then pointed out it was the first time she has performed with someone shorter than her.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“This is probably the first time I’ve ever performed with someone shorter than me,” Madonna said to Carpenter as the crowd laughed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

A recent impromptu comment to a stranger I met in our local gym gave me eye-opening insights into how someone whose political views are very different from mine can rationally justify his opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

But the tiniest silver lining of the path he’s taken means I have one more thing to help navigate accepting my voice: an example of what happens when someone retreats into fear and shame.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“So, you believe it’s selfish to say no when someone asks something of you?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam