acquaintance

Example Sentences

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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

“I thought a lot about how to bring people together: How do you make a new friend, a new acquaintance, without just talking about the weather?” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 3, 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

This was, in fact, the basis of his acquaintance with most of the famous people in his life.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt