single
adjective
only one in number; one only; unique; sole.
is singling
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present progressiveof single (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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China says the accusations that it is singling out Panamanian ships for special attention are wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Musk has refuted this in a litany of court documents over the past few months, and during the TED appearance, he offered more insight into why he believes the SEC is singling him out.
From The Verge ● Apr. 14, 2022
“You’re like, OK, why is this the guy that Darth Vader, the crème de la crème of tough guys, is singling out? What’s so special about him?”
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2021
That has fueled tension in some facilities, where some unvaccinated employees say they feel the company is singling them out, four warehouse workers said in interviews.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2021
Lest it appear the group is singling out Americans, the Claims Conference also released surveys with “stunning” results from Canada, France, and Austria.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2020
