singleness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of singleness
Example Sentences
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"You are potentially breaking some of the singleness of money" he said, flagging the risk of a two-tier system if CBDCs are allowed different functionality or data disclosure rules than bank accounts.
From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2023
I didn’t experience singleness in the modern era, where you’d be using technology to meet people.
From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2022
“What we are going to manifest is an organization that has singleness of purpose and will be inclusive, and amplify the voices of women of all kinds,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2021
We have both individually struggled with feelings of “not-enough-ness” due to our singleness and have each sought therapy.
From Slate • May 19, 2020
Jonathan’s impetuosity, and the manifest singleness of his purpose, seemed to overawe those in front of him; instinctively they cowered, aside and let him pass.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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