single-handedly

Example Sentences

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And the way he is playing, he appears to be trying to will that into existence single-handedly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Eddie Hearn, boxing's Barnum-style promoter, says he believes Pollock can "single-handedly ignite the sport" after signing the Northampton back row to his talent agency.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“Today’s plunge in the oil market should single-handedly shave off $0.45/gallon, implying the national average pulling back to around $3.70,” Molchanov wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

TV ratings skyrocketed, tournament purses spiked and he single-handedly expanded golf’s demographic appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Later, our hosts informed us that Sudani had been a legendary soldier, and had even reputedly captured an entire French unit single-handedly.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela