living soul
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When, in “28 Years Later,” Spike asks Kelson to explain the structure, Kelson expresses relief that someone finally posed that question, fearing he’d die without ever sharing his intent with another living soul.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
“I may not see another living soul for five days or more,” Valencia said recently.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2021
The only flaw in the story is the fact that Snead swears it never happened and no living soul has ever come forward to verify it.
From Golf Digest • May 11, 2020
There is not a living soul anywhere who is not alert to the real reasons for poverty and the complete waste of human resources everywhere in the world.
From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2014
I breathe him in and I wait to feel different, to feel lighter, to feel better or worse now that there is another living soul who knows.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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