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Investing does seem to be an area where there are lessons that usually cannot be taught, only painfully learned on one’s own.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Following a grievous injury or some other catastrophe, they were left brain dead—which is defined as lacking any brain function, including the ability to breathe on one’s own.

From Science Magazine • May 11, 2023

Indeed, Kansara plays Ria with spunk and a youthful vigor that makes it hard not to reminisce on one's own adolescent years.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2023

Simplistically speaking, it’s hard to dwell on one’s own stuff while harping on someone else’s.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022

He was a good fellow and I loved him, but I never sympathised with the desire to shut oneself up on one's own farm.

From The House with the Mezzanine and Other Stories by Cannan, Gilbert




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