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one-time

or DzԱ·پ

[ wuhn-tahym ]

adjective

  1. having been as specified at one time; former:

    my one-time partners.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. occurring, done, or accomplished only once:

    his one-time try at elective office.



one-time

adjective

  1. prenominal at some time in the past; former
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. informal.
    at once
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of one-time1

First recorded in 1880–85
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The one-time political adversaries — Bass soundly defeated Caruso in 2022 — appeared together on a sun-drenched corner in the Palisades to tout a plan to rebuild the local city-owned recreation center.

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Her husband, Joseph Prichard, one-time lead singer for the L.A. punk band One Man Show Live, now runs his own graphic design company, Kilter.

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Those affected will see their benefits increase or receive benefits for the first time, plus they’ll receive a one-time retroactive payment reflecting the increase dating back to January 2024.

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For some, the strawberries are a one-time indulgence or, even, a seasonal gift enjoyed on special occasions or in special baked goods.

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World Athletics has approved the introduction of a one-time genetic test for elite athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events.

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