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one-on-one

[wuhn-on-wuhn, -awn-] / ˈwʌn ɒnˈwʌn, -ɔn- /






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Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on national broadcaster ABC on Monday night when he interrupted the one-on-one to shriek "sit down!"

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Americans have largely heard about the famous French creche system of public daycares, but the French government also subsidizes the kind of one-on-one at-home care that many parents of infants prefer.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

At first, Wudarowicz said Westwood appeared calm during the one-on-one lessons and she felt safe.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

People close to Bezos said Bezos came away from some of his one-on-one conversations with Trump thinking the president was less extreme and more charming than his public persona.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Oliver and Angie were constantly challenging each other to one-on-one basketball games, and it had to be said that Angie was so good, the boys’ basketball team begged her to play for them.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

He draws so many double teams that it frees teammates with one-on-ones.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 23, 2025

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

“We’re talking to workers, having one-on-ones, growing our power in the building,” Tristian Martinez, a JFK8 employee told the New York Times.

From Washington Times Mar. 30, 2023

In one-on-ones, advantage is to the shooter, especially if he’s as good as this guy.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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