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alone

[uh-lohn] / əˈloʊn /




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“It’s very sad he had to die all alone like that,” the neighbor said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This narrowing of the power gap worldwide has limited what military might alone can achieve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"We also plan to take some of our key bile acids of interest and see if supplementation of these compounds alone can help prevent or reduce disease," Allaband said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Grynspan said: "The UN is unique, but it's not alone," explaining that it had a "culture problem" and needed to find ways to forge partnerships with outside forces.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Never in his life had he slept alone.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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