living alone

Example Sentences

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There is a specific kind of quiet dread that comes with living alone and opening the fridge to find a tub of Greek yogurt you bought with the best of intentions.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Coordinating your own care is an aspect of living alone that’s often overlooked.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

"It became clear he had been living alone with an adult who was barely conscious with deteriorating health for days," William said.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Her friends have parents in their late 80s and 90s, some living alone, and worry about them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

But the leers and hostility from the outside world had soured me on that plan, and the thought of living alone left me cold.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu