lone
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Or will England, led by Harry Kane, finally end the country's 60-year wait for a second major international championship following their lone 1966 World Cup victory?
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The lone exception might be Rocco, Zoe’s pet rock, whose complicated relationship with Elmo has become part of children’s television lore.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Less than 20 years ago, Emmy’s top drama and comedy categories were dominated by the four major broadcast networks and one, lone subscription television service, HBO.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Wenger played Thierry Henry as a lone striker in 2006.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
A lone raptor stood in the shadowy stable area, devouring some small pest with messy chomps and snorfs.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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