single
adjective
only one in number; one only; unique; sole.
singling
-
present participleof single.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Even the slumping Freddie Freeman contributed to the Dodgers’ 11-hit attack, ending an 0-for-11 slide with a broken-bat single in the fourth then singling again in the eighth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
In his remarks on Monday, the president made a reference to the anger at the time, singling out opposition in Europe in particular.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
"We improved performance across our key financial metrics," he said, singling out gains in net revenue and operating income among others.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Griffin has criticized Mamdani for singling him out as a prime target for the pied-à-terre tax.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
I know he’s making eye contact with all of us as he speaks but I can’t help but feel that he’s singling me out as he waxes pirate poetic.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
