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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


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"People are fed up," says one Restore door-knocker, among a group of six activists wearing matching party-branded caps and T-shirts.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Analysts typically put the country’s total crude reserves at between one billion and 1.4 billion barrels, enough to cover at least several months of imports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Once the ball starts rolling, the stadium’s altitude — 7,216 feet above sea level — will be one of the biggest assets for the Mexican lineup led by coach Javier Aguirre.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Kevin Docherty was one of several families detailing the failures of police in handling the disappearances of their loved ones.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

As long as no one else knows, they are safe from public scrutiny.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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