one and only
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But people are reacting so strongly not because of how Mollen appears to be dealing with a future inevitability, but because in her right-now behavior, she’s cast her son as her one and only.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Villa have not won a major trophy since the EFL Cup in 1996 while their one and only major European trophy came in the 1982 European Cup.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Despite mounting attacks on multilateralism, Espinosa says "the UN is the one and only universal platform to address the shared challenges of humanity."
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Miami is the one and only undefeated team in Division I.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
“Or I should say, the one and only City Lights. I imagine there are many bookstores in San Francisco. But City Lights is at the top of my list for Jack Kerouac and Beats-related spots.”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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