solitary

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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

Under-pressure England have made a solitary change to their line-up to face France in the final round of the Six Nations on Saturday with Ollie Chessum coming into the back row.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Out of place but finding his groove in long, solitary nights of painting and playing music with his family, he was living an artistic, albeit quiet, life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

And I was not alone much longer: into my solitary cell came a small, busy black ant.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom