someone
Americanpronoun
pronoun
Etymology
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For trying to read a note someone else had given him, he was made to suffer complete humiliation.
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Clem, an actor, is someone you want on your pickleball team because he comes to play and he covers a lot of ground.
From Los Angeles Times
He added: "Grieving families will be furious that someone in such a senior position even thought of saying something so callous and offensive."
From BBC
"For Aden to have uploaded enough of his knowledge for someone to be drafted and go on to where he is now, that tells you what a great teacher he is."
From BBC
Miller, in an interview, said the city is on a downward trajectory and beset with problems — and needs someone with strong leadership skills at City Hall.
From Los Angeles Times
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