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
People are reduced to numbers — but behind every number there’s a living soul with a beating heart.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2019
“Not for your life!” he said; “not for your living soul and hers!”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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