single
adjective
only one in number; one only; unique; sole.
have singled
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present perfectof single.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Employers have singled out AI in recent years as a reason to cut back on hiring college graduates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Both the UK and the US have singled out the UAE in separate appeals for outside countries to stop backing Sudan's warring parties.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
The list includes defense contractor Honeywell, which protesters have singled out during rallies.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
Based on these and other fossils, Morgan thinks previous studies may have singled out the wrong continent as the birthplace of leaf-nosed bats.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024
Even without that, Annabeth would have singled her out as the leader.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
