one-on-one
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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
"I only go between work and home. I don't have a hobby. I tried to get one but they were all one-on-one activities."
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
His friends and former clerks describe him as a quiet workaholic who tends to defer to other people in one-on-one conversations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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
We play one-on-one, until I see Dad pull into our driveway with David.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
“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
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
When the political leaders come together there is a marathon series of talks, both in big groups, and in one-on-ones known as "bilaterals".
From BBC ● May 21, 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
