Example Sentences

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Hustled from the scene by a neighboring florist, she meets the vigilant but eccentric Neighborhood Watch group at the home of reclusive former detective Augusta Dupin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Energy-rich Turkmenistan, one of the world's most reclusive and sealed-off states, has stated its desire to diversify its exports towards Europe and the Indian subcontinent.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

They also told me he could turn on a dime and become reclusive or even disdainful of dinner guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

It will deepen the mystery around this reclusive cleric.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

And as expected, we don’t see the reclusive family next door—the McCrackens—who have probably barricaded themselves inside their suburban fortress upon hearing the news.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman