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solitary

[sol-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i /


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Then, one solitary New Year’s Eve, as fireworks ring out in the streets, he does it: 999,700.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

In the end, the confrontation of viewer and art remains a solitary act.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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