orphan
Example Sentences
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Kenneth, who was put in an orphanage, has remained an orphan ever since.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The company also noted a slower ramp-up for some rare and orphan drug programs as impacting the product mix and growth forecasts.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“The chances of becoming an orphan stock are much higher when you’re listing in your non-home market,” Kerr said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
My own grandmother came here as an orphan when she was 6 or 7 years old.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
I kept my chatting to a minimum for the rest of that day, lest I drove my aunt crazy with conversation until she marched me back to the orphan asylum.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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