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
bragged that no one could go one-on-one with her in a game of darts and win
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There’s also the EPIC Advocate program, which pairs players one-on-one with another professional actor, teacher or coach for support with lines, harmonies, class homework, audition prep and more.
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Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Hernandez, who spoke one-on-one with supporters at the event, addressed the crowd as well.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
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Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Hernandez, who spoke one-on-one with supporters at the event, addressed the crowd as well.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for one-on-one
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“One-on-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-on-one. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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