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
The meetings followed the backlash to a video announcing a pied-à-terre tax where Mamdani singled out Citadel CEO Ken Griffin.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
A series of state directives since 2024 have singled out high-value services such as biopharma contracting, which conducts testing, research and development and manufacturing for multinational drug companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Because of its young demographic, Roblox has been singled out among social networks for child safety issues, and there are several lawsuits pending from U.S. states and individuals.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
I had not eaten the nuts; I was sorry that I had called her Aunt Addie; but I did not want to be singled out for gratuitous punishment.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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