someone
Americanpronoun
pronoun
Etymology
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Example Sentences
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Catherine Gemmell, from the Marine Conservation Society said: "Once someone releases a balloon, no matter where they've released it, it could be travelling anywhere."
From BBC
During the ceremony, host Alan Cumming referred to "some strong and offensive language" from someone with Tourette's who therefore had "no control over their language", adding: "We apologise if you were offended."
From BBC
Now they had to sit and wait while the paperwork was done and someone else told them what to do.
From BBC
“Take it from someone who was actually in the chair asking the questions: context matters more than a headline,” Dickens said on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times
If someone chooses to make a complaint, SRG officers’ names and shield numbers are stitched into their uniforms in plain view.
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