single-handedly

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He listed Shane Williams as someone who single-handedly kept the Ospreys in so many games, and without whom, Wales wouldn't have won Grand Slams in 2005 or 2008.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Against Canada, the Americans’ biggest competition for a gold medal, Murphy single-handedly managed to draw four penalties, driving the Canadians absolutely crazy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Well, who was single-handedly responsible for coarsening the discourse at the Supreme Court for a very long time?

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Nobody has single-handedly done more for the U.S. than me.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady