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lonely

[lohn-lee] / ˈloʊn li /




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“Those last scenes with me looking like a lonely old lady walking hunched over in the garden? Boy, I told him to get rid of those,” she said, referring to the documentary’s director, R.J.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

However, over the years, their memory declined at about the same rate as those who did not feel lonely.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Phoebe understands the challenges the hospital faced diagnosing her, but turned to AI after finding the experience "really lonely".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Inside Safe providers acknowledged that motel rooms can be a huge adjustment, leaving people feeling lonely and isolated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

It wasn’t what I’d have imagined as a boy: a castle on a lonely cliff, scholars in robes rushing down stone stairways with heavy books.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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