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solitary

[sol-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i /


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Make copies of every single solitary scrap of paper!

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

"We've tried to change the way that people look at English football," added Walker, who scored his solitary international goal against Ukraine in September 2023.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Decades of research have shown that wolves usually dominate these interactions because they hunt in packs, while cougars are solitary.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

In solitary old age, Ondro has finally accepted his sorrowful calling as the memory keeper of the men who died.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

She liked this solitary work, her lingers catching and releasing, pulling and knotting in old rhythms, especially after having to mentor the Hunters.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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