Examples of lone wolf in a Sentence
He had the reputation of being a lone wolf in high school.
a lone wolf in the art world, he has his own style and paints only to please himself
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Unlike solitary hunters such as leopards or tigers, wolves pursue prey that often outweighs them considerably, which means a lone wolf is, in practical terms, an ineffective one.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The assessment, which was based on disruptions, incidents, and violent extremist propaganda, says the potentially enormous crowds make the parade a high priority for lone wolf attackers, the official said.
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Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
One of the trickiest parts for the Secret Service is trying to anticipate the lone wolf who might suddenly show up at an event, or approach the White House gates.
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Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
This was a lone wolf, in my opinion.
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CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The assessment, which was based on disruptions, incidents, and violent extremist propaganda, says the potentially enormous crowds make the parade a high priority for lone wolf attackers, the official said.
—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
One of the trickiest parts for the Secret Service is trying to anticipate the lone wolf who might suddenly show up at an event, or approach the White House gates.
—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
This was a lone wolf, in my opinion.
—
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lone wolf
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“Lone wolf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lone%20wolf. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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