someone
Americanpronoun
pronoun
Etymology
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“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
Some are mentally soothed by repeating specific words or phrases, a phenomenon known as echolalia, which can be misinterpreted by someone unfamiliar with the trait as mocking or uncooperative.
From Los Angeles Times
So why doesn’t someone force some candidates to drop out?
From Los Angeles Times
The 44-year-old is a relaxed individual - the epitome of someone who does not get carried away by success or overly despondent by failure.
From BBC
Unlike someone who is, say, 25, you don’t have the same time to recover.
From MarketWatch
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