someone
Example Sentences
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The BBC podcast revealed Essex Police was relying heavily on someone coming forward to give information.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The letter argued that the legal standard for convicting someone of a crime shouldn’t be used when deciding whether Khan should continue to serve as chief prosecutor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“When someone sets fires that endanger lives and destroy a community’s sense of safety, my office will pursue the most serious charges available and seek justice for the victims,” Los Angeles County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
One explanation for someone else’s information appearing on your tax return is simple human error.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
I reached for the blanket: someone had been sick on it.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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