somebody

Example Sentences

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“There’s no way somebody who has all these violations should still be operating.”

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Then: “If he chooses to nominate somebody else and asks me to go do something else, I will say, ‘Thank you very much.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

“You just need somebody you can trust” to provide holistic financial planning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

I think that we understand suddenly how desperate Jimmy is to have somebody say, “You’re my son and I love you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He acted like he was scared somebody was listening, even though there wasn’t a soul around.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney