singled out
Example Sentences
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The board singled out the persistent bombing of German oil and communications facilities as a factor that impeded the resupply of the Nazi tank army.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
It’s likely that you’re not being singled out for poor performance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
One of the most controversial grants that officials singled out for funds was recently dropped, the State Department official told ProPublica.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Jack Loder, a clearly exasperated digital content producer for the Giants’ flagship station KNBR, posted a two-minute video on X shortly after the game that singled out Webb for criticism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Each of these was a real and important factor in the way the fire was able to race through the city unchecked, yet none was singled out as the cause.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
