once-in-a-lifetime

Example Sentences

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The camaraderie among the crew and the teams supporting them on the ground, she said, was a once in a lifetime privilege.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch Snoop, Reggie and Terry talk hoops with a side order of fun.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

But what happened in Paris last spring might just have been once in a lifetime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Mr and Ms Foreman were arrested by Iranian authorities in January while on a "once in a lifetime" trip around the world.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

“This is once in a lifetime, Nailer. We play it smart, or we’re screwed for life.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi