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

“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

“I put my skis on while looking at the tallest peak in the world. There’s not a soul on it. It’s airy and beautiful and intimidating and scary all at the same time.”

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022

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

But instead you took the sweet route, so everyone would like you and not a soul would hate you.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher