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Definition of Single-handedly
1. Adverb. Without assistance. "I built this house single-handedly"
Definition of Single-handedly
1. Adverb. Alone; without assistance; by oneself. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Single-handedly
Literary usage of Single-handedly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Heroes of Destiny Episode I: Eternal Knights by Kevin Wong (2006)
"... single-handedly fought against all of the demons that were now flooding into
the royal throne ... single-handedly killed all of these demons, too! ..."
2. My Tiny Life: Crime and Passion in a Virtual World by Julian Dibbell (1998)
"... as autocrats had become—it wasn't hard to picture him single-handedly plunging
the MOO into sufficient chaos to bring down yet another social order. ..."
3. Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways by Jamie Jensen (2006)
"... and secretary of state under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson,
who single-handedly negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. ..."
4. Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa by Joseph H. Alexander (1996)
"His sacrifice almost single-handedly ended the stalemate on Red Beach Three.
Nor is it coincidence that two of these highest awards were received by combat ..."
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