alone
Example Sentences
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I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers right-hander unleashed eight fastballs that traveled 103 mph or more in the first inning alone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In 2025, 779,000 people lived alone in the South West, accounting for 30.4% of total households and the region has a higher proportion of older people living alone than the national average.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Those questions alone should help you decide whether it’s worth staying or not.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
My stomach flipped at the thought of doing something so drastic—living alone in a shabby room, in a house full of strangers.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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