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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Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This year's event will have a new expo-style format to allow for more one-on-one interaction.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Traditional one-on-one coaching methods are having a hard time succeeding beyond top executives.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Reese offered criticism of the Sky front office and roster during a routine one-on-one interview after practice Tuesday with a Sky communications staffer present.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.
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