single person
Example Sentences
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A couple with a paid-off house and modest spending needs may be in a very different position from a single person paying rent in an expensive city.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
I was 28 before a single person sat me down and had anything resembling a serious conversation with me about it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
She added: "Justice must be served, not just for our family, but for every single person affected by this appalling crime."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The single person, or the lone vegetarian in a house full of carnivores, might not eat a whole pot of soup in one sitting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
She must’ve realized she was losing me, because she smiled and said, “That’s what I learned when I came here. Every single person has worth. Every single person is capable of shocking transformation.”
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
