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solitary

[sol-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i /


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But I have a sneaking suspicion, Solitary Gourmet, that you have all of this in the bag.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

This article was reported with support from Solitary Watch.

From Slate • Jul. 5, 2025

Though Johnny Cash popularized the song when he covered it on his 2000 album, “American III: Solitary Man,” I’m partial to the cracked beauty of the original.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Solitary male journeys are nothing new for Wenders; they’ve reaped him gold at Cannes before, notably for his 1984 Palme d’Or winner, “Paris, Texas.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023

Solitary confinement around the clock, with idleness during the day: Elam Lynds, before he hit on the congregate system, tried it back in 1821.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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