living alone
Example Sentences
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There is a specific kind of quiet dread that comes with living alone and opening the fridge to find a tub of Greek yogurt you bought with the best of intentions.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Coordinating your own care is an aspect of living alone that’s often overlooked.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
"It became clear he had been living alone with an adult who was barely conscious with deteriorating health for days," William said.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
She said each week she looks forward to the classes and, living alone, makes it "great to get out and to actually do something".
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
It was an elderly client, a woman living alone in a Garden District mansion, asking if Zeitoun’s crew could come over and board up her windows.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
