singled out
Example Sentences
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Employers have singled out AI in recent years as a reason to cut back on hiring college graduates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Weituo Keli is controlled by Chen Shuixuan, a professor of engineering at Xiamen University of Technology who has been singled out by the local government for his innovative spirit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Among social networks, Roblox has been singled out for child-safety issues, and it has been sued by several U.S. states and individuals.
From Barron's • May 1, 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
One of them singled out Billy’s face for a moment, then focused at infinity again.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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