once only
Example Sentences
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Among all the nations he has faced more than once, only one has managed to prevent him from scoring – that being Qatar, who he has played twice.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Air travel was once only about dressing up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
How can a player who bats once only two or three innings bring opponents to their knees?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2025
They are signs of hope and renewal where there was once only trauma and despair.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
I guess Columbus said something like that once, only he said it in Italian.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
