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but once

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a single time at one time away back back back when bygone heretofore in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime this time time was whilom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future later presently

Example Sentences

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Reform won five seats at Colchester City Council and eight at Southend-on-Sea City Council, but once again, both councils remain under no overall control.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

McGee: Coming in, I didn’t know what to expect, but once I got there, how roomy it was, it’s full of art in different categories.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

These macroeconomic forces are important to investors, but once earnings season begins, investors have microeconomic data to parse through.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

A final section uses a sort of metaphysical sleight of hand to blend the two eras, but once again something doesn’t quite connect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

You, no, Madam Mina; for crime touch you not—not but once.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

but once

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