lone wolf

Example Sentences

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For much of his career, Ryding was a lone wolf.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

"Then about the age of 13, we implicitly and explicitly tell a lot of young men that's not cool. You should be a lone wolf, should be able to stand in your own."

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2023

He’d been a cut-up since he was a kid, and this seemed like a better fit for his lone wolf personality.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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