once that

conjunction

: once

Examples of once that in a Sentence

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External resistance comes later, once that foundation is solid. Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 But once that ‘make or miss’ leaves your hands, who knows? Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026 There’s a cloud over the industry right now, unfortunately, because of the uncertainty over the Warner Bros deal, but once that’s settled, the narrative will change dramatically. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 And once that fuse was lit, Dan Hurley did the rest. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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