- a variation of one-time.
onetime
Example Sentences
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A Las Vegas jury on Monday found a onetime Compton gang leader guilty in the slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a turning point in a murder mystery that captivated the public’s attention for decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Her tale of a onetime music prodigy takes in the ambition of an artist at her peak and the “spiral of life-altering disasters” that bring her crashing to earth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“I live with many regrets and sincerely apologize to anyone I may have hurt through my actions,” said the onetime mogul, pale and sitting in a wheelchair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
She is a friend, and I called her Tuesday to hear her reflections on the work, and her onetime colleagues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
As the gold cloaks ushered out their onetime commander, Tyrion called Ser Jacelyn to his side and handed him a roll of parchment.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
