once-in-a-lifetime
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But I look at this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
“As a Knicks fan,” Hawk said, “it’s probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Demand is particularly strong for destinations tied to once-in-a-lifetime moments such as a total solar eclipse in Europe, international soccer matches and major global concert tours, the company added.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The Tonys were first and Cannes most recent to honor Streisand with the umbrella awards most appropriate for this once-in-a-lifetime artist.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Mom: “You can always go to college, Simone, but you won’t always be able to turn professional. That’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
