How to Use one for the book in a Sentence

one for the book

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  • This year’s Mercury retrograde in Cancer is one for the books.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The bottom line Bath & Body Works’ Fruit Fusion collection is one for the books.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026
  • Pop idol Madonna and director Guy Ritchie may no longer be together, but their December 2000 wedding was one for the books.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Given this history, if Iraq does ultimately end up protecting Kurdistan’s airspace, and that’s definitely a big if, that would certainly be one for the books.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Kidman, who recently celebrated her 59th birthday, ensured Antonia’s 55th birthday celebration was one for the books with a luxurious stop in Portofino.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Christopher Nolan‘s box office journey with The Odyssey looks to be one for the books, as Universal Pictures‘ star-studded adaptation of the classical Greek mythological tale gets off to a rousing start in its opening weekend.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

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