solitary

Example Sentences

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Make copies of every single solitary scrap of paper!

From Salon • Mar. 24, 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

Decades of research have shown that wolves usually dominate these interactions because they hunt in packs, while cougars are solitary.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

In retrospect I’m sure he meant this literally, that he was asking how he could help, but my ears, solitary and suspicious, heard something else: What do you expect me to do?

From "Educated" by Tara Westover