lonely
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In 2024, South Korea recorded more than 3,920 "lonely deaths", people dying alone and remaining undiscovered for extended periods -- the highest since records began in 2017.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
"That was the start of a lonely, degrading, dark time in my life," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
When I get lonely I know who can console me .
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
“We remember he cracked it by thinking deeply about Henry’s childhood — and how lonely it must have been. After his first day as Mr. Whatsit, he nervously asked us, ‘Is it working?’
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
They held up their torch to Allun and watched him raise his in answer and turn away to begin his lonely journey back to the cave entrance.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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