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single file

NOUN
single line
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"In the end, everything worked out. Everyone went down in a single file, everyone helping, and we managed to finish the trail, see the sunrise, and experience that adrenaline rush," Nobre told the paper.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

One by one, cattle fall behind him single file to consume a breakfast of ground corn and hay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

When he finally looked up, he saw players lined up in a single file offering hugs and telling him, “We’re going to win this battle together.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

Drone footage from the weekend showed long lines of men and boys standing or walking in single file.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

They went in single file, running like hounds on a strong scent, and an eager light was in their eyes.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien



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