one-on-one
adjective or adverb
ˌwən-ȯn-ˈwən 
ˌwən-än-
1
: playing directly against a single opposing player
2
: involving a direct encounter between one person and another
Examples of one-on-one in a Sentence
bragged that no one could go one-on-one with her in a game of darts and win
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Nicolle closed out her routine with a rhyme that won her the one-on-one date that night.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
During a press conference before the one-on-one interview, McKinley said LMPD is eager to partner with the nonprofit.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The program focuses on one-on-one coaching that gives clients a step-by-step plan to grow their brand and confidently share their story in a way that drives growth and trust.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Nicolle closed out her routine with a rhyme that won her the one-on-one date that night.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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“One-on-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-on-one. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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