singly

Example Sentences

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Our catastrophes used to come at us singly: one earthquake at a time, one flood at a time, one economy-busting drought or recession at a time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

Sometimes these symptoms occur in combination, or singly.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

But change fees will be eliminated for passengers in the other three groups, who will also be able to buy extras such as seat selection and bringing a carry-on bag in bundles instead of singly.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

He does a fine job in the spotlight singly making the film an emotional journey for audiences and not just about gratuitous violence.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2023

Most often we older ones went singly, for it was something you didn’t want to have to experience with anyone else present, even your brother or sister.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey