once that

conjunction

: once

Examples of once that in a Sentence

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The Knicks made life difficult for him in the halfcourt, and once that happened, Atlanta’s offense kept running into dead ends. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 Because once that restraint is gone, the integrity of the system goes with it. Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Gary recalls once that Horner’s drumstick broke during a music competition in front of judges. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 Because once that restraint is gone, the integrity of the system goes with it. Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 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 4 May. 2026.

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