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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Substituting paper cups for Styrofoam has been one of the only changes thus far.
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 10 July 2024
Olympic dreams Following Wimbledon, Djokovic will chase one of the only accolades to elude him: an Olympic gold medal.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 2 July 2024
One of our testers said this is one of the only sunscreen sticks she’s tried that didn’t sting her eyes.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 2 July 2024
In the 24th District, Tenney is one of the only Republicans facing a primary challenge.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 June 2024
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 10 July 2024
Olympic dreams Following Wimbledon, Djokovic will chase one of the only accolades to elude him: an Olympic gold medal.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 2 July 2024
One of our testers said this is one of the only sunscreen sticks she’s tried that didn’t sting her eyes.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 2 July 2024
In the 24th District, Tenney is one of the only Republicans facing a primary challenge.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 June 2024
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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 26 Jul. 2024.
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