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one

[wuhn] / wʌn /


NOUN
unspecified individual
Synonyms
STRONGEST


PRONOUN
a person or thing of a number or kind indicated
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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“Whenever you have a change in leadership, military or otherwise, there is bound to be some churn in information management,” one U.S. official said, granted anonymity to speak candidly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I want to return to one phrase from the IRS’ requirements for being designated as a tax-exempt nonprofit: “fostering national or international amateur sports competition.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

A Longleat spokesman, said they were "thrilled" the Rolling Stones legend had loaned them "one of his incredible sculptures".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead of cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, John Robinson’s presence at the Post-Gazette is widely remembered for a newsroom visit one Saturday night in February 2019, with his young daughter in tow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

We could split one the way my grandparents always did.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith