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Recent Examples of one-man
Toronto was 2 for 2 with a one-man advantage and killed each of the Frost's five power-play opportunities.
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CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Americana band’s mastermind, Daniel Bateman, put the project on hold for four years before bringing his brother, Steve, into the previously one-man-band in 2023.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Noah Centineo stars as John Rambo, the one-man fighting force.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Crystal made his Broadway debut in 2004 with his one-man show 700 Sundays, earning a Tony Award and setting a record at the time as the highest-grossing non-musical in Broadway history.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Americana band’s mastermind, Daniel Bateman, put the project on hold for four years before bringing his brother, Steve, into the previously one-man-band in 2023.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Noah Centineo stars as John Rambo, the one-man fighting force.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Crystal made his Broadway debut in 2004 with his one-man show 700 Sundays, earning a Tony Award and setting a record at the time as the highest-grossing non-musical in Broadway history.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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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,
30 Apr. 2026
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When Juan Perea—the son of a prominent congressman—is kidnapped, Zuzunaga is assigned to carry out a solitary investigation in a city neighborhood teeming with suspects.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And these are unilateral concessions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Malaysian foreign minister Mohamad Hasan told a forum on Wednesday that no unilateral decisions can be made about the strait, noting that Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand conduct joint patrols to ensure the waterway remains open.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Venus in your 5th House pulls you toward personal expression instead.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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For Robinson, that task amounts to the construction of a personal religion, part pantheistic, part Christian.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Speedy Chandler Simpson then bounced a bunt toward third for a single that loaded the bases.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The blue economy isn’t a subject matter that’s restricted to a single sector.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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He’s tied with Robertson for the team lead with 12 individual scoring chances and has a team-high seven high-danger chances.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Padres appeared on their way to claiming sole ownership atop the major-league standings.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories Legendary powerhouse performer Michelle Pfeiffer, who anchors the series as Clyburn matriarch Stacy, is the sole lead acting submission.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Duffy said United, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest were offering $200 one-way flights for people who had Spirit confirmation numbers and proof of purchase for a limited time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2026
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The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, nearly six miles of winding one-way road through the forest, includes views of mountains, rushing streams, wildlife, and historic buildings.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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However, the comparison in terms of environmental impact is not entirely one-sided.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The one-sided showing was evident in the first period, when the Ducks put a 20-shot blitz on Ingram.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-man. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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