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as in occasional
happening only once
with any luck, that was a onetime mistake
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as in former
having been such at some previous time
the onetime English teacher now works for a newspaper
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Recent Examples of onetime
Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Among the group is Interior designee Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota and onetime primary rival, and Scott Bessent, a billionaire money manager who would help navigate Trump’s enthusiasm for tariffs and tax cuts as Treasury secretary.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
The Social Network famously depicted a dramatized version of Mark Zuckerberg's founding of Facebook and the subsequent legal battles over the social media network; Jesse Eisenberg, starred as Zuckerberg, while Timberlake played Parker, the founder of Napster and onetime Facebook president.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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Boris Johnson, after the miasma of Brexit and his government’s slapdash handling of the pandemic, seized on the U.K.’s onetime role as a protector of European security.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Among the group is Interior designee Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota and onetime primary rival, and Scott Bessent, a billionaire money manager who would help navigate Trump’s enthusiasm for tariffs and tax cuts as Treasury secretary.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Be aware that some of these apps have onetime or monthly subscription costs associated, while others are free.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
The Social Network famously depicted a dramatized version of Mark Zuckerberg's founding of Facebook and the subsequent legal battles over the social media network; Jesse Eisenberg, starred as Zuckerberg, while Timberlake played Parker, the founder of Napster and onetime Facebook president.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onetime
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Staff and volunteers who have a bond with Linus have experienced some head butts of affection and occasional cuddles after a long play session.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Amy regularly visits, taking her grandpa out for lunch or the occasional beer.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The upcoming Invictus Games take the competition back to Canada, marking the tournament's first return to a former host country.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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That's not the formula with this White House, which is stocked with former campaign advisers who say the political, media and social media environment has changed.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
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Some support is also coming from an Securities and Exchange filing showing Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, bought 7,633 bitcoin between Feb. 3 and Feb. 9, spending $742.4 million at an average price of $97,255 per bitcoin.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, viewers will be able to stream the event via Discovery+ and Max (formerly HBO Max).—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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And, of course, elaborate wigs, erstwhile societal norms, and sumptuous settings.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The tariffs also sow disarray among erstwhile allies — partners who, like the U.S. under former President Joe Biden, have looked to weaken Russia's leadership and economy with punitive measures designed to stymy Moscow's economic and geopolitical power.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Billionaires who once lived in New Jersey David Duffield has a net worth of $14.4 billion and is at No. 158.—
Lucas Frau,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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During the testing period, this coverlet was washed once in warm water with standard soap and dried on the delicate cycle to full dryness.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff: The high school senior, Timothy and Victoria's youngest, is pulled between following the life path of his older sister and brother while deciding his major life decision: Whether to go to Duke or the University of North Carolina.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph brought back their old Bronx Beat fake talk show.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Onetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onetime. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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