left alone
Example Sentences
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Soon after the quakes, many Venezuelans complained they were left alone to dig for families in the ruins and criticized the government's response until international teams arrived.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Yes, women are more likely to be left alone, as men die more than five years earlier on average.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
"Look, Hillary Dawa was left alone; he rescued himself," Chmielewski tells the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
She wants to earn money as an artist; Cricket just wants to be left alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
When I finally passed out during a coughing fit, I was left alone, and when I came to, we were heading for the shore.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
