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The statement singled out "pressures on energy, food, and fertilisers supply chains, which particularly affect the most vulnerable countries".

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

A series of state directives since 2024 have singled out high-value services such as biopharma contracting, which conducts testing, research and development and manufacturing for multinational drug companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Born Li Lianjie in Beijing, he was singled out in school at 8 years old for intensive martial arts training.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The Department for the Economy singled out businesses like dairy farms who need power at set times, saying it was essential they weren't forced to make changes.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Then there were harebells, tiny lanterns, cream white and almost sinful looking, and these were so rare and magical that a child, finding one, felt singled out and special all day long.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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