lone hand

NOUN

lone wolf

Synonyms

WEAK

hermit independent individualist loner nonconformist odd man out outsider pariah rogue elephant separatist solitary

Example Sentences

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Thing, the lone hand played by Romanian magician Victor Dorobantu, perhaps has the most screen time of anyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

Captain Jos Buttler played a lone hand with 68 from 44 balls but Harry Brook was the next highest scorer with 17.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

Once again, Kohli will have to play a lone hand – though Pant could be an exciting partner for him.

From The Guardian • Aug. 18, 2018

When the applause fades, we see a lone hand holding a quill to parchment.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2017

I'm playing a lone hand, and not begging either.

From Told In The Hills by Ryan, Marah Ellis