on one's
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Time on one’s own can also be healthy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Investing does seem to be an area where there are lessons that usually cannot be taught, only painfully learned on one’s own.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
Still, striking out on one’s own has its perks, and Larsen and Akturk remain committed to keeping Tiny Chef cooking as long as they can.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
The criminal process, which typically lasts months, takes a toll on one’s mental health.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2025
Like a present on one’s birthday rather than those her father gave for no reason at all.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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