acquaintance
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I asked a Maltese acquaintance who he was voting for.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Ms. Moafi’s reflective performance underscores how her character’s fascination with this new acquaintance becomes both an emotional necessity and a danger to her equilibrium.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
An acquaintance still on board told Cenet the passengers were now isolated in their cabins and wearing masks.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Technically, Duane had made her acquaintance first, which was peculiar, given that Boo had already been in the company of Handsome for quite a while.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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