acquaintances

Example Sentences

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On 13 March 2021, Buzzard-Quashie was arrested at her home in Ealing, west London, on suspicion of sending malicious communications after posting on Instagram some racist messages she had received from former acquaintances.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In conversations with The Times, Allen’s neighbors and acquaintances in Torrance described him as quiet, smart and unassuming.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Dozens of his acquaintances later died of cancer.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Thomas Kerr, an accountant in Cleveland, said he has told friends and professional acquaintances that they should prepare for white-collar jobs to go away, and to find a sense of meaning in potentially new occupations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

“Let’s get to a computer terminal and go over the Matsika list of acquaintances again,” said Ear.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer