solitude

Example Sentences

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Abeba describes a cycle of grief and friction - arguing with loved ones, quitting jobs, and crying in solitude.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The habit stuck, mostly because I enjoyed the solitude and the uninterrupted time to get work done before my three kids woke up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

But it offers residents and visitors alike the rare opportunity to spend the morning along bustling Hollywood Boulevard before finding total solitude in Angeles National Forest.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Her unexpected yell reminded Nathan of slamming doors and long nights of silent solitude in his old room playing video games.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young