one and only
Example Sentences
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The opaque messaging causes confusion and frustration for fans, especially those looking for a specific ticket to their one and only favorite sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But people are reacting so strongly not because of how Mollen appears to be dealing with a future inevitability, but because in her right-now behavior, she’s cast her son as her one and only.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
Despite mounting attacks on multilateralism, Espinosa says "the UN is the one and only universal platform to address the shared challenges of humanity."
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
These days, the Englishman might even be playing better than when he claimed his one and only major title, the 2013 U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
He said he can’t believe his one and only son is so talented and that he can’t wait to see my final portfolio.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
