acquaintances
Example Sentences
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Yu, who said he’s spoken with his and Wang’s mutual acquaintances to offer help for Gu Grocery, noted that he hasn’t been approached by the mom-and-pop team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
She had told them that on 15 July she would go to Kypseli, where her "American friends" or acquaintances were.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
In Kate Christensen’s novel, a writer re-evaluates her life after encountering old acquaintances at her alma mater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
I’ve tried for a year to get some of my closest acquaintances to understand why this song is so great, why I find it so bizarrely beautiful, but few do.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Cressida and Pollux run the risk of being recognized by acquaintances, Gale could be familiar from the propos and news, and Peeta and I are known by every citizen of Panem.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
