acquaintance

Example Sentences

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Ms. Ballard told a Journal reporter that she “did not personally use AI” while writing “Shy Girl,” but an acquaintance she hired to edit the original, self-published edition did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Asked why she spent several days in Epstein's home in Palm Beach in 2013, she explained that it was down to an unnamed mutual acquaintance.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Hafsa, a mental health student, was spurred to act after an acquaintance delayed seeking medical help for their child, meaning the youth's condition deteriorated by the time they sought help.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

It is as often applied to feelings which arise from a half-hour’s acquaintance, as to a real, strong attachment.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen