once that

conjunction

: once

Examples of once that in a Sentence

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Roughly 12 hours after LeBron announced his decision, longtime NBA reporter Chris Haynes broke the news that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and intends to join the Sixers once that's complete. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The other major downside is that once that period is up, interest rates can skyrocket and pose a real issue. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The law would only enter into force once that review has been completed. ABC News, 15 July 2026 However, once that series was renewed, Wayans had to return after filming the pilot, paving the way for the creation of Winston. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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