Sentence examples for lonely years from inspiring English sources

'lonely years' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to describe a period of time, often one which was difficult or lonely, or one that was full of hardship. For example, "After the death of his wife, he went through several lonely years before finally finding happiness again."

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The years from 1788 to 1794 were lonely years for Goethe.

After nine lonely years he will be joining his wife of 60 years, Ruth.

POWELL--Ann B. Beloved partner, it's been 20 long and lonely years.

Last year, after more than 40 lonely years of making music at home, he embarked on his first tour.

Before following them, Cavell spent many lonely years as a governess, that last resort of the unmarried.

The Juan Fernández islands include the island on which the castaway Alexander Selkirk spent four lonely years.

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Dearest Jeannine, another lonely year without you.

Its been a long and lonely year.

Another lonely year longing for you with all our love.

It's been a lonely year since you have gone.

Should he happen to be reading it now, it's be a long, lonely year.

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