single out
Example Sentences
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The committee singled out several local nonprofits, focused on relief and development for minorities and marginalized groups, for criticism.
From Los Angeles Times
Law firms that represented his opponents were singled out for retribution.
From Salon
“If I were to single out one area, I would probably focus on air defense, because we can all see what is currently happening with the enemy’s strikes deep inside our country,” said Lt.
Other fans also questioned why Marsh was singled out.
From BBC
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned the "rubble and open wounds" left behind by wars, singling out the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as he conducted his first Christmas homily.
From Barron's
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