Many of the abstentions and 'no' votes were cast by member states that said they are opposed to resolutions that single out specific countries for censure.

VOA: standard.2009.11.20

The National Mining Association refused to single out Massey during the hearing, saying only that the mining industry wants to improve its safety record across the board.

VOA: standard.2010.04.27

Finally,a single ray of light shot from out and fell full upon the vulture eye.

VOA: special.2009.05.16

Dramatically. So that he went out fishing last summer and he didn't catch a single fish."

VOA: standard.2010.07.14