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singles

British

/ ˈsɪŋɡəlz /

plural noun

tennis badminton a match played with one person on each side

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Example Sentences

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While writing Go Gentle, she thought she’d have to put Adora on dating apps or deal with her getting out into the singles world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just because the strident crunch of Freya Ridings' recent singles conjures up images of a medieval army riding into battle, that doesn't mean she's a warrior queen blessed with bottomless self-confidence.

From BBC

The band has tipped a new album for some time, though for this career-peak arena tour, it had only a handful of new singles in tow.

From Los Angeles Times

It is loosely based on the original “Love Island” reality series, where singles compete for love and money at a secluded villa.

From The Wall Street Journal

Powered by singles like Escapism and Oscar Winning Tears, it won a record-breaking six Brit Awards, including album of the year, which resulted in Raye "ugly crying on national television".

From BBC

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