on someone

Example Sentences

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One option is to make direct payments to medical providers or educational institutions on someone else’s behalf for qualified expenses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

When she poked her head outside to see what was going on, someone hissed at her to “get out of town.”

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

He achieved so much while the attention was often on someone else in the family.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“I love that I can count on someone that understands me completely and supports me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The other kids stared, and their eyes on me made my skin crawl, but then Mr. Harding called on someone else and the itchy feeling was gone.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine