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acquaintance

[uh-kweyn-tns] / əˈkweɪn tns /




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An acquaintance still on board told Cenet the passengers were now isolated in their cabins and wearing masks.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He and entities he controlled bought up at least eight homes in North Carolina, property records show, and he told an acquaintance he was working on launching another business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Even if they weren’t the best of friends, it’s hard to believe that they had zero relationship—clearly, there was some connection there, even if it was just at an acquaintance level.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

After the bite, an acquaintance quickly headed to a hospital with the victim and, while driving, calling 911.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He sounded like he was talking to an acquaintance, one he didn’t even like very much.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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