as in independently
without aid or support
the team's star slugger hit three home runs, effectively winning the game single-handedly
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Adverb
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Of these, 775 (approximately 75.1%) are single-owner operations, and 677 are located in New York City alone.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025 -
This week alone, 11 second-round picks in the 2025, 2026 and 2027 drafts were traded, either straight-up for players or as part of a package.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Another survey by the National Sleep Foundation in 2020 found that one in four couples sleep separately, often due to issues like snoring, different schedules or infant care.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Spa Located separately from the main reception area, the spa is its private oasis, where lush greenery drapes the space.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Because Jalen Williams is a year older, is a year more physically mature and has grown into an All-Star in his own right, the bulk of the playoff offense won’t fall solely into the arms of NBA MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.—
Tony Jones,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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While affordability is a significant factor in medical tourism, avoid choosing a clinic solely based on the lowest price.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Single-handedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-handedly. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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