lone
Example Sentences
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As it turned out, the Brewers lost in the first round of the playoffs, and Sabathia did not survive the fourth inning of his lone postseason start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
For example, in “Every Brilliant Thing,” the lone person on stage, played by Daniel Radcliffe, is tasked with cheering up a deeply depressed mom by making a list of things that make life worth living.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
He cast the lone dissenting vote against the rent freeze in June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Owens and her allies argue that Kirk was not killed by a lone 23-year-old, instead claiming, dubiously, that evidence points to a broader conspiracy.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
“It is often necessary to break up a larger group to achieve a goal, especially since a lone shadow can get into more spots without notice than a larger group.”
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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