single
adjective
only one in number; one only; unique; sole.
singling
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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
Speakers condemned extremism in all its manifestations, but they also criticised the government for a lack of support, singling out recent budget cuts for queer organisations.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Mamdani spent his mayoral campaign last year beating the drum on affordability, singling out the high cost of housing as a driving force behind people leaving the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
In a bold move, Avis executives directly addressed the recent spike in volatility on a call with investors this week, singling out a single seller.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 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
