solitary
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“I thought it was just a nice idea to write a song about a solitary guy. It wasn’t until years later, when I went into Freudian analysis, that I understood that it was always me.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Now that he was out of solitary confinement, Havens’ interest in gang politics had disappeared.
From Slate • May 2, 2026
At times she was able to meet other NLD officials and selected diplomats, but during the early years she was often in solitary confinement.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
With each goal potentially proving crucial in a tense title race, City may view a victory with a solitary Erling Haaland goal as a missed opportunity to boost their goal difference.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
These documents did answer one question: the reason for solitary confinement.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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