lone wolf
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He said Mr Yang was not a "lone wolf" but one of thousands of individuals who had penetrated UK institutions.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024
Jepperd is introduced as a bit of a lone wolf whose emotional distance is at least in part due to his tragic past.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023
The lone wolf is a classic trope, and can be easily found in existing survival reality shows.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2023
They found that when it comes to living longer, being part of the herd is better than being a lone wolf.
From Scientific American • Jan. 31, 2023
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives," he said.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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