single-handed

Example Sentences

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On May 23, 1944, he single-handedly silenced three machine-gun nests, disabled a German tank with a bazooka, blew up an artillery cannon with a demolition charge and took 17 enemy soldiers prisoner.

From New York Times

The air fryer is not only a functional, super-convenient surprise, but it also has single-handedly reversed my long-held opinion about leftovers.

From Salon

Elinor’s single-handed battle against the coldblooded gang is tied to this novel’s timely theme: how men have always underestimated women and how women have used that to their advantage.

From Washington Post

Michele has essentially single-handedly reversed the show’s fortunes, which had been flagging until she joined the cast.

From New York Times

“Since he left office as governor in 2007, he’s single-handedly determined who became governor of the state.”

From Seattle Times