as in occasional
happening only once
this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance
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Recent Examples of one-shot
With her one-shot victory over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, who tied for second at 7-under 277, the 27-year-old Korda became just the ninth women’s golfer to secure four major championships before age 28.
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Bob Buttitta,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
The company also frames the device as cumulative rather than a one-shot fix.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Ellie Bushnell of Oklahoma State and Megha Ganne from Stanford are tied for the individual lead, holding a one-shot edge after posting rounds of 68 (-4).
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Wire Report,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
After driving it into a greenside bunker, Rai was left with a 40-yard shot that most players holding a one-shot lead would play with extreme caution.
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Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Bob Buttitta,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
The company also frames the device as cumulative rather than a one-shot fix.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Ellie Bushnell of Oklahoma State and Megha Ganne from Stanford are tied for the individual lead, holding a one-shot edge after posting rounds of 68 (-4).
—
Wire Report,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
After driving it into a greenside bunker, Rai was left with a 40-yard shot that most players holding a one-shot lead would play with extreme caution.
—
Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-shot
Adjective
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Steward said the church has around 50 members, although many others in the area stop by for the occasional service.
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South winds increase to 15-25 mph with occasional gusts over 30 mph.
Adjective
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Some run as one-off sessions of an hour or two.
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Most clinics no longer sell primarily as one-off visits.
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“One-shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-shot. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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