Choose the one word the fits all 3 sentences
1I can understand why the customs officer decided to out only the two of as from the groupIn our ragged clothes, we looked suspicious.

2The artist's new was well-received among the critics, but surprisingly, the fans voted it the worst he had ever recorded.

3Despite his mother's constant nagging, Russell loved being a bachelor and remained until he was 45.

single

Explanation:

In sentence one, the verb single out means to separate or choose something or someone from others in a group. Thus, the customs officer separated two people from a group.

In sentence two, the noun single refers to a music CD, record or cassette which contains one or two songs. In that matter, the artist had good reviews but fans did not like it.

Finally, in sentence three, the noun single means that the man is not married. As a result of his mother's annoyance, Russell enjoyed being single and did not get married until he was forty-five.

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