singleness

Example Sentences

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"You are potentially breaking some of the singleness of money" he said, flagging the risk of a two-tier system if CBDCs are allowed different functionality or data disclosure rules than bank accounts.

From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2023

The report notes that a “growing number of people” in society are not in a relationship or living with relatives — and that singleness “can be a deliberate choice.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

“What we are going to manifest is an organization that has singleness of purpose and will be inclusive, and amplify the voices of women of all kinds,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2021

The Boston script, Hwang said, at least had a certain singleness of purpose.

From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2020

Jonathan’s impetuosity, and the manifest singleness of his purpose, seemed to overawe those in front of him; instinctively they cowered, aside and let him pass.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker