on one's own
Example Sentences
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Investing does seem to be an area where there are lessons that usually cannot be taught, only painfully learned on one’s own.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
Following a grievous injury or some other catastrophe, they were left brain dead—which is defined as lacking any brain function, including the ability to breathe on one’s own.
From Science Magazine • May 11, 2023
Simplistically speaking, it’s hard to dwell on one’s own stuff while harping on someone else’s.
From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022
Ultimately, what many people who jumped on for the Peloton ride found in the real world was what many others have learned during the pandemic: It's challenging to exercise on one's own.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2022
One had to stand on one's own feet.
From The Pastor's Wife by Arnim, Elizabeth von
