one-time

Example Sentences

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I’ll admit it: half my pantry is made up of those one-time ingredients.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

Some fans are curious to see whether her one-time bestie actress Blake Lively, who drew Swift into a bitter legal battle with Lively's It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, will be invited.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

CEO Alan Baratz has repeatedly cautioned that revenue will appear “lumpy” over the short term due to the one-time nature of system sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Gutiérrez and Vargas started their international careers representing Team USA at youth level, but FIFA’s one-time switch rule allowed them to change allegiances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“Maybe it was just a one-time thing,” Coal said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste