one-on-one
adjective or adverb
ˌwən-ȯn-ˈwən 
ˌwən-än-
1
: playing directly against a single opposing player
2
: involving a direct encounter between one person and another
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Examples of one-on-one in a Sentence
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The 2015 episodes were so singular and surprising because Jarecki talked one-on-one with Durst.
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
A lot of people just connect personally or on a one-on-one basis with some of our therapists.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
The assessments consisted of one-on-one meetings with 50 mostly Spanish-speaking parents, in which the overwhelming majority expressed the need for better communication between schools and families.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
For its Paris debut, there will be two one-on-one battles events.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
In addition to one-on-one meetings and company presentations, the event will feature several engaging and topical panel discussions, as well as a keynote address from a special guest speaker, which will be announced at a later date.
—Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Montalvo will be one of two B-boys representing the United States through 16 rounds of one-on-one competition over two days.
—Brandon Sneed, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024
The Cry Macho actor even had a one-on-one chat with Goodall herself.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The moon’s alignment with Venus is perfect for one-on-one catchups.
—USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
A lot of people just connect personally or on a one-on-one basis with some of our therapists.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
The assessments consisted of one-on-one meetings with 50 mostly Spanish-speaking parents, in which the overwhelming majority expressed the need for better communication between schools and families.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
For its Paris debut, there will be two one-on-one battles events.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
In addition to one-on-one meetings and company presentations, the event will feature several engaging and topical panel discussions, as well as a keynote address from a special guest speaker, which will be announced at a later date.
—Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Montalvo will be one of two B-boys representing the United States through 16 rounds of one-on-one competition over two days.
—Brandon Sneed, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024
The Cry Macho actor even had a one-on-one chat with Goodall herself.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The moon’s alignment with Venus is perfect for one-on-one catchups.
—USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
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