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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
The event will also include a pitching forum, rough-cut screenings and one-on-one meetings.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 8 May 2024
For an extra $200 parents can receive three one-on-one coaching sessions.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 8 May 2024
Mavericks with Mav Carter, a SpringHill series where one-on-one conversations with guests unfold, revealing their inspiring paths to success, is set to return for its second season on May 8.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 7 May 2024
From one-on-one personal training sessions with top-tier fitness experts to a holistic range of recovery and wellness therapies, each aspect of the social club is curated to provide an unparalleled experience.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Bouda, one-on-one with Palo Alto’s own Paul Blanchette and standing just inside the penalty box, used his powerful right foot to send a thunderbolt into the back of the net in the 77th minute.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
The 2015 episodes were so singular and surprising because Jarecki talked one-on-one with Durst.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
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
The event will also include a pitching forum, rough-cut screenings and one-on-one meetings.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 8 May 2024
For an extra $200 parents can receive three one-on-one coaching sessions.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 8 May 2024
Mavericks with Mav Carter, a SpringHill series where one-on-one conversations with guests unfold, revealing their inspiring paths to success, is set to return for its second season on May 8.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 7 May 2024
From one-on-one personal training sessions with top-tier fitness experts to a holistic range of recovery and wellness therapies, each aspect of the social club is curated to provide an unparalleled experience.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Bouda, one-on-one with Palo Alto’s own Paul Blanchette and standing just inside the penalty box, used his powerful right foot to send a thunderbolt into the back of the net in the 77th minute.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
The 2015 episodes were so singular and surprising because Jarecki talked one-on-one with Durst.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
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“One-on-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-on-one. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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