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one

[wuhn] / wʌn /


NOUN
unspecified individual
Synonyms
STRONGEST


PRONOUN
a person or thing of a number or kind indicated
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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With one out and runners on first and second, the Dodgers superstar, who had already reached base four times, was due up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“The one that made me say ‘What?!’ today was that he spent more than £1,000 on candles and diffusers,” he said, his jaw dropping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

He had previously made six substitute appearances in World Cup finals - one in the 2014 tournament, two in 2018 and on three occasions in 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“I think the second one is debatable. It was a bit harsh on the referee’s part. We have two players who won’t be able to play in the next match.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“Sometimes, it seems the easiest thing to do is try to create a ‘stand-in’ personality, one that pleases everyone.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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