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one-way

[wuhn-wey] / ˈwʌnˈweɪ /




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That proposal allocated funding specifically for the purchase of three types of uncrewed platforms over the next five years: coastal surveillance drones, coastal attack drones and small one-way attack drone boats.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

A recent online search showed that a one-way Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in September cost $168.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

It's a stance also taken by women activists in the diaspora and human rights groups who say dialogue has been a one-way street, with the Taliban not offering any significant changes in return.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The average cost of a one-way first class ticket between New York and Los Angeles from January to May 2026 was $974, not including taxes and fees, according to aviation analytics company Cirium.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

In each room, in addition to an electric fan, a metal table, and folding metal chairs, there are camouflaged microphones, concealed tape recorders, and, set into the door, a mirrored one-way observation window.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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