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lone ranger

noun, often capitalized L&R

Definition of lone ranger

: one who acts alone and without consultation or the approval of others broadly : loner
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Examples of lone ranger in a Sentence

something of a lone ranger among anthropologists, she does her research without either a lending hand or an eye toward trendy topics

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 Kaneland pitcher Emilee Erickson, wearing a protective face mask in Friday’s Class 3A state semifinal, was no lone ranger. — Rick Armstrong, Aurora Beacon-News, "Sophomore pitcher Emilee Erickson handcuffs Providence to lift Kaneland to state championship game," 9 June 2018 Hanes doesn't believe J. Edgar Hoover or the Federal Bureau of Investigation was involved, nor a group of lone rangers. — Ivana Hrynkiw, AL.com, "Former James Earl Ray attorney: "Dr. King just wasn't on his radar screen"," 4 Apr. 2018 But, Adrienne, the press is already convinced that Donald Trump has a lone ranger style. — Fox News, "Some pundits rip Trump Korea move," 11 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of lone ranger

1969, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lone ranger

Lone Ranger, hero of an American radio and television western

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