one-way

Example Sentences

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Using the budget of a one-way airfare, teams travel thousands of miles, working local jobs and relying on the kindness of strangers to reach checkpoints and ultimately win a cash prize.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Last year, he welcomed more than 300 visitors during the Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour and had to set up a one-way path through the garden to help manage the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Hertz has leaned into this newfound demand, offering 25% discounts on one-way and last-minute rentals.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Everyone will have their own views on inflation and deflation, but I don’t think it will be a one-way street,” said Hu of WinShore Capital.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Worse, they had spent their money on one-way tickets to Hartford and had to borrow train fare to get home.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow