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someone

[suhm-wuhn, -wuhn] / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /


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But in the midst of all that carnage, Trump had a more anodyne idea: Someone should really revive Cats.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

It also included headlines from articles regarding the Naupan artisans who were allegedly underpaid by Adidas and social-impact brand Someone Somewhere, during its work on the latest embroidered Mexican soccer kit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Someone places an order for 100 shares, hoping to get 50 allocated.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Someone looking to hire a Martian data-center engineer—or fill any job that previously didn’t exist—won’t find applicants with direct experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Are there any other close friends your mom has? Other than Lou Ann, I mean. Someone you might stay with.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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