orphan

Example Sentences

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Initially, Dunk doesn’t know him to be anything other than an orphan in need of a purpose.

From Salon

He has no siblings, no schoolmates and, after the death of the only other boy within walking distance, no friends—but he has Flag, an orphaned fawn.

From The Wall Street Journal

For an orphaned boy and his guardian aunt, that closeness must be earned.

From Los Angeles Times

Reports on the ground show that more than 39,300 children have lost one or both parents, including about 17,000 who have become orphaned.

From Los Angeles Times

Federal and state officials have put aside funding to deal with some of these so-called “orphaned” wells, but environmental advocates say it’s not enough.

From Los Angeles Times