single out
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singled out; singling out; singles out
Definition of single out
: to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way one treats or speaks about others
The coach singled out the players who played poorly. The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism. —often used as (be) singled outShe was singled out for special treatment.
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