as in one
known but not named
some people won't be able to come
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
some 300 people showed up for the giveaway
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Recent Examples of some
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Consolidation loans, balance transfer cards, creditor hardship programs and debt management plans each offer a different path to lower payments — some faster than others, and some better suited to specific credit profiles and debt loads.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
The best way to get your bearings is to board the safari vehicle, a Land Cruiser custom-fashioned with an open-air perch some 10 feet off the ground.
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Samantha Falewée,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Researchers have discovered evidence of colossal octopuses up to 60 feet long that hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a nearby tent was Zuhoor Musa Abdul Rahman, a 30-year-old housewife who recounted with unnatural calm the horrors that spurred her to flee El Fasher, a city some 300 miles east of Obeid.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Consolidation loans, balance transfer cards, creditor hardship programs and debt management plans each offer a different path to lower payments — some faster than others, and some better suited to specific credit profiles and debt loads.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
The best way to get your bearings is to board the safari vehicle, a Land Cruiser custom-fashioned with an open-air perch some 10 feet off the ground.
—
Samantha Falewée,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Researchers have discovered evidence of colossal octopuses up to 60 feet long that hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for some
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.
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The Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the approximately 1,690 guests staying at the resort were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities.
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There are approximately 10 uses per bag.
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When the tremors happened on Wednesday, Medina was in Naiguata, a city about 14 miles (23 kilometers) away.
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Among the majestic, temple-like structures were about 200 other buildings on more than 600 acres in Jackson Park.
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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Now that is maturity, not throwing a fit because Joe is around.
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The Legislative Analyst’s Office, the nonpartisan fiscal advisor for lawmakers, has warned of a roughly $10-billion annual gap between the amount of money the state brings in and spends, which could grow dramatically worse if the stock market turns downward.
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Another pilot flying into Newark on a United Express flight operated by GoJet Airlines also reported seeing a drone at roughly 2,000 feet, according to ATC audio from around the same time.
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The result has been a group of ridiculously talented dancers with a never-say-quit attitude and a lot of stuff to say — and doing it elegantly.
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Despite being the much smaller team, the Valkyries only lost the rebounding battle 34-32.
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But few students pay the sticker price, and the actual cost of college is typically much lower.
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“Some.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/some. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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