singly

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Our catastrophes used to come at us singly: one earthquake at a time, one flood at a time, one economy-busting drought or recession at a time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

Sometimes these symptoms occur in combination, or singly.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

But change fees will be eliminated for passengers in the other three groups, who will also be able to buy extras such as seat selection and bringing a carry-on bag in bundles instead of singly.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

He does a fine job in the spotlight singly making the film an emotional journey for audiences and not just about gratuitous violence.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2023

A splendid Midsummer shone over England: skies so pure, suns so radiant as were then seen in long succession, seldom favour even singly, our wave-girt land.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë