once that

conjunction

: once

Examples of once that in a Sentence

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As these products have gained visibility, people seem to be realizing all at once that AI does a lot more than draft marketing copy and offer friendly conversation. Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026 But once that milestone was achieved, Noem often became more of the news than the news itself. Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026 But to Payton, once that line is satisfied, grit is a differentiating factor. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 And once that happens, the rest of the world won’t have a choice but to follow. Shaw Walters, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for once that

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of once that was in 1874

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“Once that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/once%20that. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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