someone
Americanpronoun
pronoun
Etymology
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"In any situation where someone is in difficulty in the water, please call 999 immediately and ask for the fire and rescue service," it added.
From BBC
"It's a sacred position to be someone's parent and I feel like their surrogate dad - I am their DIY dad, and that is a privilege."
From BBC
That’s the challenge in trying to topple the Trailblazers — there’s always someone ready to step forward to deliver.
From Los Angeles Times
In fact, she said she "loved" the fact someone had worn it before her.
From BBC
It was vital for the police to know if all those injuries could have been caused by someone defending themselves - they needed to understand more about the two men's pasts.
From BBC
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