Singling

Word SINGLING
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Definitions and meanings of "Singling"

What do we mean by singling?

To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out.

To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.

To thin out.

(of a horse) To take the irregular gait called singlefoot.

To sequester; to withdraw; to retire.

To take alone, or one by one.

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The word "singling" in example sentences

In a release announcing the suit, an attorney for ACORN said Congress had overstepped its authority in singling out the organization for denial of federal funding. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Did the custodians of this award make a category error in singling out my theological speculations for such recognition? ❋ Unknown (2008)

But there is nothing either arbitrary or discriminatory in singling out Israel in this case. ❋ Unknown (2007)

In a nutshell, Judge Gleeson dismissed all claims asserting that the government violated the law in singling the detainees out for arrest and prolonged detention on the basis of their race, religion, and ancestry. ❋ Unknown (2007)

What is oppressive is the sexism that is inherent in singling out the behavior of marginally controllable human beings as a means of allowing or disallowing full participation in public spaces. ❋ Unknown (2005)

If Kirk resorts to name calling singling out Durbin and Obama, two of the best Senators in Congress, and accusing them of "not protecting pets", how can he expect bi-partisanship? ❋ Ellen Beth Gill (2007)

And yet the Nobel Prizes, in singling out individuals, have done a great deal of good in pointing up to the world as a whole and setting forth clearly goals for achievement. ❋ Unknown (1961)

They certainly have their important place in singling out objectives, such as that U-boat yard we spoke about, and in daylight can attain much greater accuracy. ❋ Unknown (1943)

He was not so elevated with the honour his Master did him, in singling him out from the rest, as to deny a kind look to one that followed. ❋ Unknown (1721)

Instapaper’s maker points out that the printing feature is “very” beta, and that it skips articles where it’s not confident of its success in singling out the meaty text. ❋ Unknown (2009)

First, while I am comfortable tallying the congregations as they certify, I am generally uncomfortable with the idea of singling out specific congregations and commenting on the growth or non-growth that they report. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Anything else is the kind of singling-out which Justice Jackson found so offensive in Railway Express. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Also many of the things they cite, such as singling out apparently weak targets to mass-attack, is right out of the Rove playbook as well. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He said just because people were frustrated doesn't mean citizens and states should start "singling" people out based on how they dress or look. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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