singled out
Example Sentences
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He singled out the decision by the government to cancel annual Martyrs Day celebrations on June 3 that normally attract huge crowds from across the region.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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
Born Li Lianjie in Beijing, he was singled out in school at 8 years old for intensive martial arts training.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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
Keep your eye on the underlined words—those are the wolves being singled out of the pack: • Only the butler says he saw the murder.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
