once that

conjunction

: once

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Only once that’s on the table can leaders talk credibly about how roles will change, which categories of work will shrink or grow, and which new skills people actually need to develop. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026 The city administration is preparing the documentation to form a Calle Ocho BID, and the resolution will come up for an additional commission vote once that process is complete. Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 And once that connection is made, families are invited into the Family Hope Center programs, where parents can access job‑skills training, parenting classes, cooking classes and other resources that strengthen the entire household. Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026 Neto hurt his shoulder twice on head-first slides, including once that required surgery after the 2024 season. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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