Adjective
a onetime actor now turned singer
with any luck, that was a onetime mistake Adverb
an athlete who onetime competed in marathons on a regular basis
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Adjective
Paige was founded 21 years ago by Jon Geller’s father Michael, his longtime business partner Michael Henschel, and his stepmother, Paige Adams-Geller, a onetime fit model.—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025 The drive toward deregulation will be welcome news for companies like SpaceX, led by onetime Trump ally Elon Musk; SpaceX conducts nearly all of the commercial launches and reentries licensed by the FAA.—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
In wealthy Medellin, hawkers have transformed onetime local drug lord Pablo Escobar into a mascot for touristic trinkets.—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025 The former Chief Media and Business Officer of the NFL will replace onetime IMG exec Jay Monahan in the role.—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for onetime
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