Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Having a single or tail.

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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of single.

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Examples

  • But I said: 'Why was my name singled out by the government, at the foreign ministry briefings?'

    Reuters: Press Release 2011

  • Palin singled out Murkowski, in particular, as trying to distract voters 'attention by questioning Miller's record and honor to avoid talking about the issues facing the state and nation and the need to change the status quo in Washington.

    Sarah Palin Boosts Joe Miller, Rips Lisa Murkowski At Rally The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • Now the UPSA (United Police States of America) trade representative has again singled out Canada for special attention.

    Canada ‘top copyright pirate’ says US 2009

  • Palin singled out Murkowski, in particular, as trying to distract voters 'attention by questioning Miller's record and honor to avoid talking about the issues facing the state and nation and the need to change the status quo in Washington.

    Sarah Palin Boosts Joe Miller, Rips Lisa Murkowski At Rally The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • Palin singled out Murkowski, in particular, as trying to distract voters 'attention by questioning Miller's record and honor to avoid talking about the issues facing the state and nation and the need to change the status quo in Washington.

    Sarah Palin Boosts Joe Miller, Rips Lisa Murkowski At Rally The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • Palin singled out Murkowski, in particular, as trying to distract voters 'attention by questioning Miller's record and honor to avoid talking about the issues facing the state and nation and the need to change the status quo in Washington.

    Sarah Palin Boosts Joe Miller, Rips Lisa Murkowski At Rally The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • Eckstein singled to left, Young to third, Gerut to second.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Cameron Maybin singled, stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch before Cantu homered to give the Marlins a 2-0 lead in the first.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Russell Martin singled and pinch-hitter Juan Pierre walked to start the eighth.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Mather, who also singled, is 9-for-23 during a five-game hitting streak.

    USATODAY.com 2008

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