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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Recent Examples of single-handedly
Jordan Burks scored 22 points and hit six 3-pointers – including one that made it 72-69 with 10 seconds left – to almost single-handedly carry UCF (21-12) to a comeback win.
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Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Jordan Burks scored 22 points and hit six 3-pointers — including one that made it 72-69 with 10 seconds left — to almost single-handedly carry UCF (21-12) into the second round.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Two years ago, Oakland’s Jack Gohlke went 10-for-10 from deep and nearly single-handedly led the 14th-seed Grizzlies to an upset of Kentucky.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
The forward, of course, cannot be expected to single-handedly solve the defensive woes of a bottom-10 defense.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Ayton almost single-handedly kept the Lakers in contention in the first half, scoring 12 of his 14 points in the second quarter and had a first-half double-double with 11 rebounds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In a show filled with a wide range of morally and ethically questionable characters, Wilding makes Nova into possibly the story’s purest hero, single-handedly pushing the plot forward at certain points.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow is single-handedly keeping the office siren trend alive with her latest look worn to celebrate the opening of a new private club in Las Vegas.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Not one of them is going to single-handedly change the brutal fortune that seems destined for this bullpen, and by extension, this team.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Jordan Burks scored 22 points and hit six 3-pointers — including one that made it 72-69 with 10 seconds left — to almost single-handedly carry UCF (21-12) into the second round.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Two years ago, Oakland’s Jack Gohlke went 10-for-10 from deep and nearly single-handedly led the 14th-seed Grizzlies to an upset of Kentucky.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
The forward, of course, cannot be expected to single-handedly solve the defensive woes of a bottom-10 defense.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Ayton almost single-handedly kept the Lakers in contention in the first half, scoring 12 of his 14 points in the second quarter and had a first-half double-double with 11 rebounds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In a show filled with a wide range of morally and ethically questionable characters, Wilding makes Nova into possibly the story’s purest hero, single-handedly pushing the plot forward at certain points.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow is single-handedly keeping the office siren trend alive with her latest look worn to celebrate the opening of a new private club in Las Vegas.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Not one of them is going to single-handedly change the brutal fortune that seems destined for this bullpen, and by extension, this team.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-handedly
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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While many students are comfortable with apps and touchscreens, educators say that does not always translate into the ability to troubleshoot or work independently on traditional computers.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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An operative would normally plan to walk alone to a hotel room to avoid being seen with an asset.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Books Are Magic, a wonderful bookshop owned by novelist Emma Staub, alone could suck up an entire morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Michel now oversees Larkin’s graduate medical educational programs and is chairman of Larkin University, which is governed separately from the hospital, said Smith, the hospital’s attorney.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The report counts those smaller store sales separately from the Walmart supercenters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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All the suites are individually decorated, and despite being the smallest rooms on offer, the two Junior Suites have plenty of charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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By announcing artists individually, each act gets a moment in the spotlight that a traditional poster drop simply can’t offer.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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