lone
Example Sentences
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Stunning biologists, a lone coyote swims to Alcatraz.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
But Mauro Lubrano, a lecturer in International Relations at the University of Bath, said calling such actors lone wolves "is actually not that accurate, because these groups are embedded in some sort of digital ecosystem."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Retired lorry driver Stephen Doughty, flew into parking rage when he feared he would get a ticket from the lone warden in a market town.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Ohtani, who won most valuable player awards in four of the last five seasons, is the lone two-way player.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
“You know, when I first saw you around the mosque, I thought you were the lone rebel type, with your artsy clothes and stuff.”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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