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solitary

[sol-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i /


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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

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

Look Mum No Computer, aka musician Sam Battle, got one solitary point, ending up in last place.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

She conveys the healing value, in a broken world, of solitary communion with nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Home in his apartment in Brooklyn, Bobby went through what was becoming his routine: elimination of social engagements, long periods of solitary study, analysis of games, and a search for innovations in openings.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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