one-on-one
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Destroys on stage during our weekly “Roast Battle” competition on Tuesdays in the Belly Room where comedians face off in a brutally funny one-on-one insult slug fest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Tennessee musician James Rogers, president of the board of the American Eagle Foundation - which joined forces with Dollywood for a bald eagle sanctuary - recalled the singer's unrivalled kindness and one-on-one attentiveness.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
In a one-on-one fight, the majority of what’s needed is communication skills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“That’s not something that a large corporation could really capture unless they’re having the one-on-one conversations with each of these buyers, as I am,” Adeyemo said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
But this was my first one-on-one lesson, and I didn’t feel comfortable in such close proximity to an adult male who wasn’t related to me.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
“The years of ‘Your Special Day’ of one-on-ones with each grandkid are some of their fondest memories,” the family said in her obituary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
Then it's just creating one-on-ones for our powerful ball carriers.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2024
According to the Microsoft report, nearly three-quarters of people managers believe more guidance on what to prioritize would improve their performance, but more than two-thirds say their managers have never given clear guidance in one-on-ones.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
Dear Miss Manners: Being blown off for meetings, including my one-on-ones, has taken the wind out of my sails, professionally.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 19, 2023
In one-on-ones, advantage is to the shooter, especially if he’s as good as this guy.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
