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
Having just celebrated his 68th birthday, Oldman is only a year removed from Krapp, though unlike Beckett’s character he isn’t disillusioned or lonely.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The job for some can be unpredictable and lonely.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
According to the American Psychological Association’s recent Stress in America survey, more than half of American adults report feeling stressed, isolated and lonely.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
She felt angry and cheated, tricked and stupid, lost and lonely, sad and confused—and the feelings were stronger than the words could say.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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