alone
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In time, the married man, the younger man and the detective all vanish or recede, leaving Ms. Hepola alone but presumably wiser and more settled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
It was not an easy decision, because some decisions are not made with the mind alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
"As Governor, I alone bear responsibility for this decision and its impact, just as I alone would bear responsibility for each execution," he wrote.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
And virtually no one has the patience or attention span to read an entire article anymore, let alone engage with its ideas.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
Explanations were rare and disappointing, and she seemed genuinely confused that Janet resented being left alone.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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