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not in a relationship or marriage
- Being single allows me to explore my interests and hobbies freely.
- He recently got out of a long-term relationship and is adjusting to being single again.
- He's not actively seeking a relationship right now; he's comfortable being single.
- I prefer being single and focusing on my career right now.
- She is happily single and enjoying her independence.
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existing alone without any others of the same kind
- He was the single survivor of the tragic accident, left to tell the story.
- The single witness to the crime came forward with crucial evidence.
- She was the single voice of dissent in the meeting, standing alone in her opinion.
- As the single candidate with relevant experience, she was the obvious choice for the job.
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3
emphasizing the presence or occurrence of just one instance
- She completed the puzzle with a single glance, understanding it instantly.
- Not a single person raised their hand to volunteer for the task.
- Despite their efforts, they couldn’t find a single clue to solve the mystery.
- She didn’t receive a single invitation to the event, which was surprising.
- Not a single person volunteered to help with the project.
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considered individually, emphasizing its distinctness from each other or from others within a group
- She meticulously recorded every single word spoken during the interview.
- The teacher reviewed every single assignment to ensure fairness.
- He counted every single coin in the jar, making sure none were missed.
- The artist paid attention to every single stroke, ensuring each one was perfect.
- She remembered every single face she had met at the event, each distinct in her memory.
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(of an alcoholic drink) containing one standard measure of spirits
- He ordered a single whisky to sip slowly by the fire.
- She asked for a single gin and tonic, not wanting a double.
- The bartender poured him a single shot of tequila as requested.
- He preferred to start his evening with a single scotch on the rocks.
- She enjoyed a single rum with her dinner.
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(of a parent) raising their kid or kids without the presence or support of a partner
- As a single parent, she manages both work and childcare on her own.
- He found support in a community group for single parents.
- The challenges of being a single father taught him resilience and patience.
- Single parents often juggle multiple responsibilities without much help.
- She took pride in her role as a single mother, providing for her family independently.
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(of tickets) intended for a one-way journey, as opposed to a round-trip or return ticket
- She purchased a single ticket for the train to London, planning to return later.
- The single bus ticket cost less than a round-trip fare.
- He bought a single ticket to New York, unsure of when he would come back.
- The airline offered both single and return tickets for the flight.
- After missing his flight, he had to buy a single ticket to get back home.
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