singles

British

/ ˈsɪŋɡəlz /

plural noun

tennis badminton a match played with one person on each side

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Three singles in the second inning gave the Dodgers a lead, with Andy Pages driving in the first run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

The next inning, the Brewers added an insurance run with back-to-back singles against right-handed reliever Roki Sasaki and a wild pitch from left-hander Justin Wrobleski.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

All three of his hits have been singles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

A minimum of £255 for a standard seat at the Wimbledon singles finals.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Megan got cracking pouring the lemonade and Jessie took the six singles that Mrs. Pawley handed her.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

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