the singular

noun

grammar
: a form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing
"Mouse" is the singular of "mice."
Rewrite the sentence in the singular.

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Last month, the lodge reopened after a 10 month, US $13.5 million investment enlarged, redesigned and with offers of new experiences to take advantage of the singular surroundings. Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The event may have taken place at the singular location of Little Caesars Arena, but the eager attendees who traveled from every corner of the city, coupled with the high-energy performances, set the scene for something bigger — a celebratory night for music lovers and Detroit. Kenneth Williams, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025 Fun Facts About the Rhône Valley Côtes du Rhône was originally called the singular Côste du Rhône because wines only came from the right bank of the river, not both. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025 This has now dropped to the singular Pituffik base and roughly 200 soldiers, the minister added. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the singular

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“The singular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20singular. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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