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some

[suhm, suhm] / sʌm, səm /
ADJECTIVE
few
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
a little
Synonyms




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With the Strait effectively closed, Fertiglobe has been trucking some of its product from the strait by road to other regional ports, but not enough to fully offset the hit to supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Public transit has become a more favorable option for some — weekday commutes on the Metro increased by nearly 8% from January to May.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Bolter declined to divulge more about his conversation with the FBI, which has not been previously reported, but allegations from Bolter’s 2020 affidavit were central to some conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Following the recent outbreaks, some parents have been buying the jab privately for their children.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

All the rooms are soundproof, but sometimes students leave the door open, just to get some air or show off how well they are playing.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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