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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That statistic alone is an accomplishment, given just a few generations ago Black homeownership in Altadena was nearly impossible.—
Matt Friedman,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025 -
From being terrified of every sound to not wanting to go anywhere alone, Daisy has slowly come out of her shell.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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While the Heat departed South Florida earlier than initially scheduled Thursday, Butler previously had made plans to travel separately from the team, meeting them in Milwaukee later in the day.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Metro Richmond Zoo's $26 admission is required separately and is not included in the Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience ticket price.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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King was martyred for his role in that struggle for freedom and equality that has bettered the lives of all Americans, not solely African-Americans.—
Paul L. Newman,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025
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The key is to embrace AI as a tool for enhancement rather than viewing it solely as a threat.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Single-handedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-handedly. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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