single-handedly

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“He ran 4.4, ran for a bunch of yards and had an unbelievable game against LSU. Single-handedly put Alabama on his shoulders.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

Single-handedly, he is reimagining the sport’s understanding and use of the mid-court, once thought of as a strictly transitional zone in the movement from defense to attack.

From The Guardian • Feb. 29, 2016

"Single-handedly, he changed the game," Boston manager John Farrell said of Ellsbury.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2013

Single-handedly broke up all the early K.C. attacks.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2010

Single-handedly, while keeping my mother abreast of all updates, he continued to commission writers again and again.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey