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lone wolf

[lohn woolf] / ˈloʊn ˈwʊlf /


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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