one-way

Example Sentences

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Willetts, who handed himself into police two days after the crash, had been driving the wrong way down a one-way street at the time.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“When you walk into a museum or gallery right now, the artwork’s not responding to you. It’s a one-way conversation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Renewables require a completely different kind of grid,” says Luca Moro, chief investment officer at energy-focused fund SpesX, “a capillary system instead of one-way transmission from a power plant.”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The Landline service costs $9 for a one-way ride and parking in Framingham will cost $7 a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Not sure if I could navigate the Worcester one-way system, even on a Big Trak.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell