one-time

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Most foam earplugs are designed for one-time use to ensure they maintain a tight seal against noise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time giant in cryptocurrencies currently in prison for fraud, has applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The decision to have a child isn’t primarily a financial calculation, and a one-time payment doesn’t touch the conditions that make family formation feel out of reach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

More recently, California’s proposal for a one-time tax on billionaires prompted some, including Peter Thiel and Larry Page, to open new offices outside the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

As insurance against such accidents, the Soviet clerks then wrapped their messages in an additional layer of secrecy, using what were known as "one-time pads."

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau