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Recent Examples of one-man
In this reimagining of Bono’s one-man stage show, the U2 frontman pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him.
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 24 May 2025
In this one-man show, Whitfield steps onstage not just as a performer, but as a guide—challenging, inspiring, and activating the ABFF community to transform their pain into purpose.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
However, the Yankees’ offense has not been a one-man show.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
The 1982 original saw Stallone play a veteran Green Beret who is forced by a cruel sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 24 May 2025
In this one-man show, Whitfield steps onstage not just as a performer, but as a guide—challenging, inspiring, and activating the ABFF community to transform their pain into purpose.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
However, the Yankees’ offense has not been a one-man show.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
The 1982 original saw Stallone play a veteran Green Beret who is forced by a cruel sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-man
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Rotate The Cockpit Leadership, especially during crises, shouldn't be a solitary effort.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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That debate followed a lawsuit brought by both of the state’s utilities in January, accusing Gillett of wielding unilateral control over the authority and issuing hundreds of decisions without the input of her fellow commissioners.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now threatens to take unilateral action against Iran's nuclear facilities amid the ongoing talks between Tehran and Washington, the Begin Doctrine appears to remain very much in effect.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The deceptive advertisement asks for personal information, including your full name, license plate number, and the last five digits of the vehicle registration number.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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If Trump owns 90%, his personal holdings would amount to roughly $430 million.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The cheeseburgers at Mama’s Snack shack are $5.50 for a single and $8.60 for a double.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Yankees did take a crack at a comeback in the eighth after a bucket of French fries fell on the field, causing a brief delay, as DJ LeMahieu plated two runs with a two-out single up the middle in the eighth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Tesla dealerships and individual vehicles were vandalized.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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The hybrid arrangement meant that ratings for each individual game fluctuated widely within the series.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Involvement in civil litigation took a toll on the financial well being for both, and for Ocean 5 the judgment in favor of the owner’s countersuit appears to have been the sole cause of its insurmountable debt.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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In the fourth spot, his sole focus is to drive runners in.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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But what about turning left onto a one-way street during a red light?—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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Even though Sabalenka broke in the first game and soon led 4-1 — at which point Swiatek was glancing up at her coach, Wim Fissette, in the stands, hoping for some sort of insight that could change things — this was not one-way traffic.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Besides dyspnea, sharp and one-sided chest pain is typical.8 Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction to a trigger (e.g., food, medicine, or insect stings).—
Laura Campedelli,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Two years after defying expectations in Istanbul — pushing Manchester City hard in a final many had predicted would be the most one-sided in history — Inter, gallingly, in the end found themselves on the wrong end of the most one-sided final ever.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-man. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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