onetime

Example Sentences

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It was hectic, but the onetime Miss Walterboro had a smile and a dollop of charm for everyone she encountered.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The storm clouds are gathering over onetime digital-media darling BuzzFeed.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Pressure on the CEO of OpenAI is mounting as the onetime AI front-runner prepares for a public offering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

At the January meeting, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield said he supports the measure as a way to crack down on the illegal cannabis industry, drawing a comparison with onetime Chicago crime boss Al Capone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"I will send a letter of my own," he told the onetime maester.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin