solitary

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Make copies of every single solitary scrap of paper!

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

New research reveals that bull sharks form social relationships with specific "friends," challenging the long-standing belief that these predators live mostly solitary lives.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

The threat of stagflation is not Stiglitz’s solitary concern.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

"We've tried to change the way that people look at English football," added Walker, who scored his solitary international goal against Ukraine in September 2023.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

As the light faded so the clink-clank died; in the gathering darkness only a few faint sounds of hammering told of a solitary stone-breaker continuing his labours.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya