left alone
Example Sentences
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After they returned home, Ballentyne went upstairs and Bartlett was left alone to feed Atticus.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Soon after the quakes, many Venezuelans complained they were left alone to dig for families in the ruins and criticized the government's response until international teams arrived.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Since 2024, when her dementia accelerated, Mathews’ wife hasn’t been able to be left alone.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
In the first case, you want to celebrate; in the second, you want to be left alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
“I suggest you keep her crated when she’s left alone, at least initially,” Dinah said.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
