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someone

[suhm-wuhn, -wuhn] / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /


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Feeling paralyzed, she thought about hiring someone to help her, even though she didn’t want to spend the money on a landscape designer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This at least is a possible reason for Epstein wanting to know someone like Gates - who, while not a politician, is a global figure with significant networks and influence.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They sent someone back to look at it, and he insisted that everything was fine.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“If someone is thinking about flipping SpaceX shares and eating the penalty, that is probably something they should keep in mind.”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Osda! Always happy to find someone to practice Tsalagi with.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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