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someone

[suhm-wuhn, -wuhn] / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /


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Not someone, in other words, who will submit easily to a biographer’s scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Instead of asking them to decide if someone of similar characteristics to McIlwaine "might" have reacted similarly, the question posed was "would" that person have acted in the same way.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

A female survivor will not necessarily prefer a female officer, and gender alone does not make someone a competent interviewer, although evidence suggests that it does help.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

I currently work at a company that matches contributions, which is a great benefit, but I’m curious if there are better options, especially for someone always expecting the next layoff and potential career pivots.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

“So, is there someone at Picnic your mom doesn’t want me to see?”

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




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