Sentence examples for alone except from inspiring English sources

The phrase "alone except" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone or something is solitary with the exception of a specific person or thing.
Example: "She felt alone except for the comforting presence of her dog by her side."
Alternatives: "isolated apart from" or "lonely save for".

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She lived defiantly alone except for Binky, her tabby cat.

In both places, he lives alone, except for a cat named Lulu.

Finally, at night, when she was all alone except for Shawn, Jeanne cried out.

At one point, he lagged behind the party & found himself alone except for Henry Ford.

But marjoram is not the sort of herb to stand alone, except perhaps on fresh cheese.

Mrs. Donald wants to be alone, except perhaps for the dance music on her radio.

But he would sit there all alone, except for the court officers or a spectator.

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Mr. Hanbury-Tenison said that Mr. Snow lived alone -- except for the landlady he recently and briefly married -- for at least the last 20 years.

No team wins a World Cup on skill alone -- except for maybe Brazil in 2002.

Christmas Movie Equivalent: "Home Alone" except without the subtlety and grace.

In his time at the adult facility, he was alone except for his guards in a wing that temporarily holds youth.

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