one of the only

idiom

: one of very few : one in a small class or category

That was one of the only times I ever saw my father cry.

This is one of the only places in the world where the plant is found.

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The case is now one of the only criminal cases against Trump that remains ongoing—as his two federal cases were thrown out in the wake of his election. —

Alison Durkee, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 This is the same for restaurants and cafes (Sydney is one of the only places in the world Starbucks failed); there aren’t many chains and for good reason. —

Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024 Lindblad Expeditions is one of the only cruise lines to call in Cabo Pulmo, focusing on wildlife and adventure outings as part of its itineraries hosted in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions. —

Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024 Likely because of these steps, polls show Taiwan was one of the only East Asian countries where citizens favored Trump’s reelection in 2020. —

Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for one of the only

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