for one

phrase

: as one example
I for one disagree

Examples of for one in a Sentence

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Cases are already surging in the region this year and mass gatherings provide an opportunity for one of the world's most contagious viruses to spread further. — ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026 Luka Doncic is on pace for one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, averaging just under 40 points per game. — Bobby Burack, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026 But Chastain was better served by the twangy vocal opportunities of George & Tammy or the Gospel fervor of The Eyes of Tammy Faye, which bagged her a best actress Oscar for one of her least memorable films. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2026 The legendary voice of Dolly Parton is back for one last rodeo, months after her death. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for one

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for one was in 1563

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“For one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20one. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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