acquaintance

Example Sentences

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He didn’t have any friends to hang out with, and the few acquaintances he had made had dumped him after the Incident.

From Literature

She also introduced Irvine to other acquaintances in the same year, according to emails.

From BBC

Around a dozen women gathered in a workshop to paint miniature art scenes on glass or paper, which they sell through social media or to acquaintances.

From Barron's

Now I barely think twice before sharing my whereabouts with family, acquaintances and co-workers.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also refutes any suggestion of bias, saying Ahmed had a "limited professional acquaintance" with Stock.

From BBC