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

When Kayley Stead was left alone at the altar on her big day, she did what few would think to do - let the wedding continue.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In the first case, you want to celebrate; in the second, you want to be left alone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

But with all the scenes, the birthdays, the lessons, the practices, the ordinary events that should have been left alone, what I remember most are Jenna’s eyes, flickering, hesitation, an urgent trying.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson