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Recent Examples of one-way
Pham has not appeared in court since and is considered a fugitive from justice after buying a one-way ticket from Taiwan, Department of Justice officials have said.
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Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
The one-way route takes about 60 minutes to walk.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Age-gap friendships aren’t just a one-way street.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Booking a direct one-way flight and paying in cash.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
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Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
The one-way route takes about 60 minutes to walk.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Age-gap friendships aren’t just a one-way street.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Booking a direct one-way flight and paying in cash.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-way
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In addition, with Kennedy's previous unilateral change to the CDC's immunization schedule—which dropped the COVID-19 vaccine recommendation during pregnancy—pregnant people could still face barriers to getting the vaccine in the 19 states that link pharmacist authorization to ACIP recommendations.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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There was a unilateral rebuff toward the idea that the industry is experiencing a drummer shortage in general.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Prior to The Paper, Edelman's one-man show, Just for Us, debuted on Broadway in 2023, and it was later made into a comedy special for HBO Max.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jenkin is almost a one-man crew, as writer, director, cinematographer and editor.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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The researchers found consistent concerns about harsh and one-sided language in public reports, inconsistent penalties, and a lack of realistic avenues to appeal.—
Joseph Brazel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Our unnamed hero’s one-sided correspondence is exhausting, familiar, humiliating, and rewarding all at once.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even if there is no criminal investigation, the NFL has the authority — in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement — to independently investigate allegations in a civil matter and discipline Hill under the league’s personal conduct policy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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So yeah, that case was personal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those numbers are rough estimates, because they are based on a single observation.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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At a 12% marginal tax rate, for example, the $6,000 deduction for a single taxpayer who is 65 or older would result in $720 in tax savings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Writing is a solitary, sedentary, indoor activity while tennis is a social (certainly at those Quebec Street courts), active, outdoor pursuit.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Both levels are far above EU rules demanding that individual members’ deficits should not exceed 3% of GDP, while their public debt should not surpass 60% of economic output.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now, as legal attacks against telehealth providers put shield laws to the test, some states have moved to strengthen the laws by allowing providers to prescribe anonymously, reducing their risk of legal or individual harassment.—
Patrick Adams,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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“One-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-way. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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