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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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
The future Duck netted a pair of goals in the team’s playoff win over Temecula Valley, off a corner kick, one-touch and a one-on-one score against the opposing keeper to push the Centurions deeper into the bracket.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The directors’ lab will support filmmakers preparing their first features, while the writers’ lab will offer workshops, table reads, peer mentorship and one-on-one consultations to help emerging screenwriters refine their scripts.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Keeping crew morale high was another challenge that Baktavatsalam managed with open communication, one-on-one check-ins, and remote counseling support.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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“One-on-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-on-one. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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