for one

phrase

: as one example
I for one disagree

Examples of for one in a Sentence

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There were blowouts, upsets, quarterback debuts, coaching debuts and enough disorder for one week of college football to vandalize months of offseason consensus. The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 House lawmakers are only set to be in town for one more week before the midterms; the Senate is scheduled to be in town for another three weeks. Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Aetna also contacted Solano and told her that her plan would cover the drug for one year. Angus Chen, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026 The Pennsylvania theme park officially closed the ride after 32 years, with fans gathering for one last ride before its permanent retirement. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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