not a soul
Example Sentences
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Being dropped off in what appears to be the middle of nowhere, he trudges through deep snow, the wind howling, not a soul in sight.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2024
“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
It's a brawny tale attempting to imbue its shoot-'em-up action with brains and, if not a soul, then an intriguing level of artificial intelligence.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2022
After the game, I rush home to prepare for Aibileen’s that night, relieved there’s not a soul in the house.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
