lonely
Example Sentences
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Scammers often prey on older people, many of whom are lonely and don’t have a large network to bounce ideas off.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
After staying with Trixie for about two years, they moved into a flat in the middle of Villalonga as Alex started to feel lonely.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
"Nagi Notes", starring Takako Matsu and Shizuka Ishibashi, explores the overlapping lives of a cast of characters in rural Okayama Prefecture, each lonely in their own way.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Researchers suggest this dynamic may be especially appealing to people who are lonely, socially isolated, or uncomfortable discussing certain experiences with others.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
And as my family continues to focus on their own things, smoothly forgetting about the awkwardness over the elevator, I feel more and more like a lonely storm cloud.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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