single man
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Ridding oneself of unconscious bias can be a daily practice, so I hope this 60-something single man does not sacrifice too much of his downtime for overtime.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Pete Davidson is a single man again — but it’s the first time he’s been a single dad.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“There isn’t a single man or woman at the Department of Justice who had anything to do with those prosecutions,” Blanche said to cheers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Women at the time said they looked at every single man with trepidation, and police officers were stationed on many of the town's roads.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
It all came down to this: a single man, a single vote, a single question.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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