one-way

Example Sentences

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“When you walk into a museum or gallery right now, the artwork’s not responding to you. It’s a one-way conversation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Renewables require a completely different kind of grid,” says Luca Moro, chief investment officer at energy-focused fund SpesX, “a capillary system instead of one-way transmission from a power plant.”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

As usual throughout the competition, all pairs were banned from travelling by air and given a total budget at the start of £1,297 per person - the cost of a one-way plane ticket.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Retirement is no longer a one-time, one-way exit, and contribution doesn’t peak once and decline — it evolves.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“It’s a one-way trip from here, Matt. He’s too far into crazy to make a comeback, and he’s becoming our biggest problem.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin