acquaintance
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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
One acquaintance who joined the January protests told her he was shocked when he faced off with teenage neighbors who had joined the Basij.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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
Clinton said firmly that he was only a "brief acquaintance" of Epstein, and that their relationship "ended years before his crimes came to light".
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
With them was the Earl of Maytag, another unpleasant acquaintance of Lord Fredrick whom Penelope had met in the past.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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