one of the only
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: one of very few : one in a small class or category
That was one of the only times I ever saw my father cry.
This is one of the only places in the world where the plant is found.
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But just northwest of Leech Lake is Red Lake, one of the only reservations in the country where the tribe owns all of its land.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Crime in Milwaukee continued its downward trend in 2025, but homicides remain one of the only exceptions.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Toyota produces one of the only new standard hybrid minivans on the market.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Acetaminophen is considered one of the only safe pain relievers to take during pregnancy when used appropriately, and not taking it, particularly for the treatment of fevers, can carry risks for the fetus.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Crime in Milwaukee continued its downward trend in 2025, but homicides remain one of the only exceptions.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Toyota produces one of the only new standard hybrid minivans on the market.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Acetaminophen is considered one of the only safe pain relievers to take during pregnancy when used appropriately, and not taking it, particularly for the treatment of fevers, can carry risks for the fetus.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one of the only
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“One of the only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20the%20only. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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