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singled out

adjective as in favored

adjective as in preferred

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Then, he singled out Pulp Fiction and Trainspotting as “glorifying” drug use.

He singled out Iran, which he says is pursuing a “global mission” meant to export its violent revolution “to the entire world.”

They have been singled out because they are not monotheists—Muslims, Christians or Jews—considered “people of the Book.”

Singled out for opprobrium was the planned exhibit on Margaret Sanger, birth-control crusader and godmother of Planned Parenthood.

The intelligence community also was singled out for failing to properly assess the risks posed.

Two of the great classes of relief were singled out for special reference in the Act.

Sylvia had singled out several figures in the drama enacting below for special attention.

He singled out Koyala, Lkath, and the Sadonger's brother, inviting them to enter the temple with him.

Daniel Morgan and his sharpshooters, posted behind trees, carefully singled out the bravest men, and shot them with unerring aim.

Then, again, she had singled out La Touche as a direct opponent.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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