single-handedly

Example Sentences

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In the span of five seconds, Brunson had single-handedly given the Knicks a lead they would not relinquish, going on to win 105-95.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Since arriving in Minnesota, Olympic hero Quinn Hughes has logged more miles and more minutes on the ice than anyone in the NHL, single-handedly turning the Wild into playoff contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

She will return to a world where she will not single-handedly throw parties for dozens of people.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri