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solitary

[sol-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i /


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Mr. Coyne, accustomed to more solitary work as a writer, reveled in the camaraderie and the sense of common purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The insects were identified as Andrena regularis, commonly called the "regular mining bee," a solitary wild bee species that nests underground and helps pollinate crops and wild plants.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Both he and Brock reported extended solitary confinement stints—four months for Mock, seven for Brock.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The company is one of just a handful of players pioneering neutral-atom architecture, and serves as the public market’s solitary vehicle for investing in the technology.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

This was lined with sharpened stakes by a solitary beaver.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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