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solitary

[sol-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i /


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Will Shane Lowry and Jason Day add to their solitary major triumphs?

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

And for the first time, I had a real understanding of what a book club can do — bringing readers together to make a solitary endeavor a communal one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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 bad side of this is obvious enough, and clearly has a bearing on Isaac’s development as a largely solitary individual who kept himself to himself and made few close friends.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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