Examples of lone in a Sentence
the lone ripe apple in the entire bag
just one lone cow in the middle of the field
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As would be the case Friday, one jackpot went to a lone Quick Pick ticket and the other jackpot would be split among players who manually chose the same numbers.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
The lone goal came from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, who unleashed a strike from outside the box in the 92nd minute.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Suárez played a ball into the penalty area, and Jhon Arias scored the game’s lone goal in the 14th minute.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Spain has not advanced past the round of 16 since claiming its lone World Cup in 2010.
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Jim Barnes
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
The lone goal came from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, who unleashed a strike from outside the box in the 92nd minute.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Suárez played a ball into the penalty area, and Jhon Arias scored the game’s lone goal in the 14th minute.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Spain has not advanced past the round of 16 since claiming its lone World Cup in 2010.
—
Jim Barnes
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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“Lone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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