single out
phrasal verb
singled out; singling out; singles 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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Farley singled out Toyota Motor and Hyundai Motor for importing hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually from Japan and South Korea, respectively, that have little to no duties compared with the 25% tariff President Donald Trump has threatened imposing on Canada and Mexico.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
When laid out next to a dozen pans in the test kitchen, multiple testers singled out this pan as being the most comfortable to hold and maneuver.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025
Williams singled out the episode for the introduction of a supporting character, Shirley, played by Black actress Jere Fields (then credited as Jerelyn Fields).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The rapper marveled at the breadth of talent being honored on the night, singling out jazz pianist Error Garner, rock producer/engineer Glyn Johns and rapper Roxanne Shante.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2025
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
When laid out next to a dozen pans in the test kitchen, multiple testers singled out this pan as being the most comfortable to hold and maneuver.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025
Williams singled out the episode for the introduction of a supporting character, Shirley, played by Black actress Jere Fields (then credited as Jerelyn Fields).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The rapper marveled at the breadth of talent being honored on the night, singling out jazz pianist Error Garner, rock producer/engineer Glyn Johns and rapper Roxanne Shante.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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