not a soul
Example Sentences
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I know they’re not a soul band, but if you look at the Rolling Stones, for example, it’s really clear where the influences come from: Muddy Waters, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, rhythm & blues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2023
It is not a soul made for television, though that’s how most people of his time would have known him.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2023
“Now, after the media released what happened, there’s not a soul in sight, and it just takes away from the recreation and passion of fishing.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2023
What was supposed to be a pleasant 33-mile drive into the Shasta-Trinity National Forest turned out to be a confusing jumble of roads with terrible signage and not a soul in sight.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2022
The town seemed as dead, for not a soul did I see; I rejoiced that it was so, for I wanted no witness of poor Lucy’s condition.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
