singled out
Example Sentences
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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
In addition to McLellan, 48 years old, at least four other Maine residents say they were singled out and threatened after observing the work of federal agents, according to court records.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Avis CEO Brian Choi singled out Pentwater Capital Management’s trading for fueling “excess volatility” in Avis stock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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
In South Korea, North Korean defectors routinely quit their jobs, claiming they have been singled out for persecution.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
