Example Sentences

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He denied the Conservatives were singling out one religion, saying: "The Conservatives had the first Muslim chancellor and had the first Muslim home secretary."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

His peers, who are grieving his loss, were singling him out for praise when he was sharing the spotlight with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

Multiple reports Thursday night indicated the Volunteers were singling in on WSU coach Mike Leach as their next head coach.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2017

Realizing that the goats were singling out invasive species, like kudzu, the Trainums started renting them out to clear land.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2016

Mr. Pacelle rejected the idea that animal rights activists were singling out a small industry rather than taking on bigger fish.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2012