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Recent Examples of one-way
The Sacramento Bee searched Google Flights to find the most affordable one-way plane trip options for local travelers during the months of July, August and September.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
My mother listened to Carole King so much that her tunes are not only the soundtrack to my childhood but a one-way ticket to happy memories of home.
—James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Community was reflected in his use of social media, not just as a place to have a one-way conversation or as a place for announcements, but to really engage with people in a way that was pretty unusual for a designer.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 June 2025
Innovative leaders create consistent communication loops instead of one-way messages:
Set clear expectations for what information will be shared, how often, and in what format.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
My mother listened to Carole King so much that her tunes are not only the soundtrack to my childhood but a one-way ticket to happy memories of home.
—James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Community was reflected in his use of social media, not just as a place to have a one-way conversation or as a place for announcements, but to really engage with people in a way that was pretty unusual for a designer.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 June 2025
Innovative leaders create consistent communication loops instead of one-way messages:
Set clear expectations for what information will be shared, how often, and in what format.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-way
Adjective
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In other words, this wasn’t a unilateral Trump move nor a matter of whim, but a coordinated transatlantic effort that follows the upbeat NATO summit in June that Rutte skilfully guided.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The suit contends that Gillett was pushing fellow commissioners out of the rate-setting process by issuing unilateral decisions in the name of the authority’s executive secretary.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The truth, of course, is that while rich entrepreneurs love to pose as one-man bands, every one of them acquired their wealth with the help and labor of thousands of others.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Starr had his phone out to do his own personal livestream of these cover versions of his songs to a one-man audience.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Wednesday’s win, however, was the team’s most one-sided since a 4-0 victory over Seattle in mid May.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Others, like France and Spain, appear more dug-in, urging the EU not to agree to a deal that feels unbalanced or overly one-sided on tariffs.—
Myron Brilliant,
Time,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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After a turbulent 18 months in both his personal and professional life, an immediate return to F1’s frontlines would seem unlikely, this now giving him a moment to pause and collect himself.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Those personal testimonies led board members to draft amendments that would put $759,962 into funds from the board's reserve, which is just over $45 million.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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For a single taxpayer, the 12% tax rate applied on taxable income from $11,926 through $48,475 in 2025.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Support individual stems with single bamboo stakes; multiple stems may benefit from a grow-through grid or tomato cage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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They are known to be solitary and nocturnal, but can sometimes be found in small family groups.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Romero was also ordered to pay more than $94,000 in restitution to a crime victim compensation fund and two individual victims.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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While the program itself is rigid, the individual rules offer some leeway.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“One-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-way. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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