one-time

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Even if the market hasn’t crashed, this multi-week decline shows persistent selling pressure, not just a one-time shock, as investors gradually de-risk rather than panicking all at once.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Still, economists warned that several of February’s biggest gains reflected one-time factors unlikely to repeat.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The novelty of the device’s design also prompted Samsung to offer any buyer a one-time 50% discount on display repair costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The airline will cut costs through measures based on the price of oil, Woo wrote, adding that the moves are "not merely a one-time" initiative but a chance to "strengthen our structural foundation".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Even a modern computer cannot crack a message sent by the one-time pad system.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin