as in election
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as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she quickly singled out the most qualified candidate from the pool of the applicants
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as in identifying
to find out or establish the identity of
through careful reasoning and the process of elimination, neighbors singled her out as the writer of the anonymous letter
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Some of the impetus behind her bill revolved around the June 2 Fresno City Council election.
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Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
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Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
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Thoughtful Accessories Anderson keeps her accessories to a minimum, but selecting a few, such as her straw picnic bag and ‘90s-style sunglasses, is key to making an outfit more interesting.
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Some collars contained license numbers, names, and other identifying information.
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The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
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During this visit to shore, his 12th, his crimes have included picking fights with parked cars and smashing through barriers erected to keep him off roads.
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Beyond the foliage there's apple picking, harvest festivals, Halloween in Salem and a string of storybook towns.
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Healthier lawns can be achieved by watering less often, improving soil, and choosing drought-tolerant grass types.
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Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
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Anansi’s intimate lighting and decor are inviting and exotic, making guests feel like they’ve been transported to a tropical destination.
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Shenzhen Culture & Tourism Industry Development will work with Pudu Robotics to turn West Artificial Island into a robotics and technology destination.
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The camp included 24 prospects, including invitees and draft picks in previous seasons, along with this year’s selections.
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The Sharks on June 17 acquired Kesselring, 26, and the 27th overall pick in this past weekend’s draft for the 20th overall selection.
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Vance is considered one of the potential frontrunners for the Republican nomination in 2028.
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Four Democrats battled for the Democratic nomination for attorney general.
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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