as in face-to-face
in direct confrontation or competition
bragged that no one could go one-on-one with her in a game of darts and win
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Adverb
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Being less direct and formal can help prevent your kid putting a wall up — as can chatting during car rides since not being face-to-face can feel less intimidating for them.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025 -
However, the process is slow and requires individuals to see a potential abuser one more time face-to-face.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now they are tied with the Guardians, who hold the head-to-head tiebreaker.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The American version is a take on the Dutch game show of the same name, which allows contestants with expertise in specific areas to challenge each other head-to-head to win more and more of the gamerboard.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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According to Azle Police Chief Bennett Hall, a vehicle traveling northbound on FM 730 left its lane and crashed head-on with a southbound vehicle.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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After nearly a week of silence following his suspension by Disney, Kimmel is expected to address the controversy head-on—an event that’s drawn national attention and ignited a free speech debate.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“One-on-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-on-one. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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