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singly

[sing-glee] / ˈsɪŋ gli /


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Dark stars have a smoking gun signature, an absorption feature at 1640 Angstrom, due to the large amounts of singly ionized helium in their atmospheres.

From Science Daily Oct. 14, 2025

Our catastrophes used to come at us singly: one earthquake at a time, one flood at a time, one economy-busting drought or recession at a time.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2025

But change fees will be eliminated for passengers in the other three groups, who will also be able to buy extras such as seat selection and bringing a carry-on bag in bundles instead of singly.

From Seattle Times May 17, 2024

The report lists several options likely being offered to Mr. Xi singly or in combination, with varying degrees of risk for the ruling Chinese Communist Party.

From Washington Times Oct. 23, 2023

Most often we older ones went singly, for it was something you didn’t want to have to experience with anyone else present, even your brother or sister.

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




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