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Recent Examples of one-shot This story is heavy and nuanced, and it is enhanced both by the one-shot device and by a phenomenal cast, particularly Cooper and Graham (a household name in the U.K.). Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025 An obsessive talking point for fans of Adolescence is, naturally, the one-shot. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025 After an intense, one-shot fight scene through Josie’s Bar, Matt and Bullseye make their way to the roof, while Matt is covered in daggers and using his super-senses to listen to Foggy’s fading heartbeat. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025 Holding a one-shot lead on 16, the Northern Irishman remarkably missed a par putt from two feet six inches away. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for one-shot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-shot
Adjective
  • Consistency turns occasional readers into followers who can predict your stance on related issues.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Those posts often highlight the overconfident way the AI Overview frames its idiomatic explanations and occasional problems with the model confabulating sources that don't exist.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Justin Moore teaches creators how to attract sponsorships, price partnerships confidently, and turn one-off deals into recurring revenue.
    Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • And then show it as a one-off screening in one venue in London.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025

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“One-shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-shot. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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