as in independently
without aid or support
either singly or with the cooperation of other nations, we must do something about this pressing environmental issue
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Recent Examples of singly
My own experience with night pests was at a time of utter exhaustion— too much work undertaken, interlocking circumstances that made the work twice as arduous, illness within and around— the old story of troubles never coming singly.
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Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
The flowers, which appear both singly and in clusters, display the classic hybrid tea form.
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.
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Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.
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Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
The flowers, which appear both singly and in clusters, display the classic hybrid tea form.
—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.
—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.
—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for singly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singly
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Israel has barred foreign journalists from independently reporting in Gaza since the start of the war.
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Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
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Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
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Producers of corn and wheat, which rely heavily on fertilizer, can spend around a third of their operating costs on fertilizer alone.
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Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
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In conventional winemaking, white grapes are pressed and the juice ferments separately from the skins.
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Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
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The Expansion of Institutional Discretion Viewed individually, each of these policies can be defended.
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“Singly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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