living alone
Example Sentences
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Oh Sun-hwa, a nurse who recommended the doll to Bang, said she had seen it significantly ease depression among seniors living alone.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
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
There are some exemptions and discounts, for example for someone living alone and homes occupied only by students, which helps lower the cost for some.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Among the reasons for living alone: increased longevity, higher divorce rates among older adults and children who are more scattered than previous generations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
He was a man, after all, living alone for years before she had moved in.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
