one-time

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time giant in cryptocurrencies currently in prison for fraud, has applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

More recently, California’s proposal for a one-time tax on billionaires prompted some, including Peter Thiel and Larry Page, to open new offices outside the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In December, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $12 billion in one-time payments for farmers facing market disruptions, high input costs and trade-related pressures.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The proposal, if it passes, would nominally levy a one-time tax of 5% on the wealth of the state’s resident billionaires.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

One of their most prominent examples was the former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson, the perennial all-star and one-time NBA Most Valuable Player.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell