single-handed

[sing-guhl-han-did] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈhæn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

unassisted

Synonyms

WEAK

alone by oneself independent on one's own solitary solo unaided

ADVERB

by oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

alone independent left in the lurch on one's own unaided unassisted

Example Sentences

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Whereas Archer often carried the visitors' attack single-handedly, Australia always had another bowler ready to examine English technique, defence and spirit.

From BBC

Reiner almost single-handedly conceived and led the successful 1998 campaign for California’s Proposition 10, a tobacco tax to raise funds for early childhood health and education.

From Los Angeles Times

"With Palmer out, Caicedo has even become an important goalscorer and creator, as we saw on Saturday where he effectively won the game for the Blues single-handedly."

From BBC

However, he says that tech isn’t single-handedly carrying the load: Seven of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors are more profitable than normal.

From Barron's

Shohei Ohtani had almost single-handedly hauled the Dodgers back into the contest, blasting two home runs and getting on base a record nine times.

From Barron's