solo
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote a separate, solo dissent that expressed serious doubt about the plaintiff’s concession.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
Lennox then went on to have a successful solo career.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
A production at Lincoln Center Theater expands the comedian’s star-making 1984 solo play into a five-actor ensemble piece, featuring Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Danielle Pinnock, Dominique Fishback and Kecia Lewis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“As a full-time solo RV woman I absolutely adore this!” one person wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Really? Well, too bad, Mila. Because I’m the leader of this section, and we’re practicing my solo today. And Ms. Fender won’t be happy if you mess me up.”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
While the United States is among a smaller group of countries that recognize jus soli, it is not alone in doing so.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
She has a firm idea about the distinction between two very different theories of citizenship: jus soli, based on soil, and jus sanguinis, based on descent.
From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2026
Many African nations, which historically followed jus soli under colonial-era legal systems, later abandoned it after gaining independence.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2025
Foreigners whose nationalities do not meet the jus soli or jus sanguinis principles can become Filipino citizens through the process of naturalization; however, they will have to renounce their previous citizenship.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Dec. 3, 2018
Lesley says that the terms asked were life and fortune, salvi cum fortunis, but the terms granted were but safety in life and limb, and, it seems, freedom to depart, ut soli homines integri discederent.
From John Knox and the Reformation by Lang, Andrew
The poignant “Time Waits for No One” features one of Taylor’s most beautiful solos, a fitting coda to the end of his five-year career with the Stones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
He has edited his solos a little; they seem more concise, but they still achieve the same goal: liftoff.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
Mr. Millepied’s contemporary dance choreography is dominated by animated groups alternating with trios, duos and solos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
It's known for focusing on traditions of faith and hope - with Christian praise voices delivered through upbeat tempos, clapping choirs and powerful solos.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
In jazz, the shift in emphasis meant bigger bands comprising more structured families of instruments playing well-honed, written-out arrangements, with occasional well-defined solos emerging from the texture.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
He could have free soloed it, he says, but he would have been arrested.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Former world champion Michal Kwiatkowski soloed to the top of the Grand Colombier mountain to claim a second career Tour stage win.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
MENDE, France — Michael Matthews soloed to victory on the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday when defending champion Tadej Pogacar tried in vain to regain time on leader Jonas Vingegaard.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 16, 2022
Leclerc had just soloed two major routes on Cerro Torre and Torre Egger in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
Nils Politt soloed to victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France as Tadej Pogacar retained the leader's yellow jersey.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2021
Honnold, 40, is known for free soloing, or climbing without ropes, harnesses and other equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
The crowd was noticeably intergenerational, like the band onstage: Replacing Crazy Horse’s now-retired rhythm guitarist Poncho Sampedro was Willie Nelson’s 33-year-old son, Micah, who beautifully and steadily supported Young’s incandescent soloing.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2024
These are the artists whose aggressive improvisation, rhythmic thrust and fiery soloing put hard bop on the map.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
Somewhat like her husband, Ms. Mingus could be testy toward the group’s musicians, teasing them at times for playing too loudly or soloing too long.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 27, 2022
I worry it may influence people to think Alex Honnold is cool and free soloing is awesome and that’s something to emulate.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2022
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