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Recent Examples of one-way
In days past, saying that communism was a mistake would have earned the artist a one-way ticket to Siberia.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Until things go south, then his head might end up with a one-way ticket to Pike City.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
This is especially true for one-way cruises, sailings from remote ports or itineraries that begin and end in different cities.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Southerners know an exceptional dip is a one-way ticket to hosting heaven.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Until things go south, then his head might end up with a one-way ticket to Pike City.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
This is especially true for one-way cruises, sailings from remote ports or itineraries that begin and end in different cities.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Southerners know an exceptional dip is a one-way ticket to hosting heaven.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-way
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For decades, earthquakes pretty much anywhere met a large, unilateral US response of assistance.
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Presidents of both parties have claimed broad unilateral authority.
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But despite being banished to the AEW bench for two years, Danhausen defied the odds through his one-man merchandising empire.
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Actor Ronnie Marmo’s one-man dramatic tribute takes a famous statement from Bruce as its title.
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Our daughter-in-law is definitely one-sided.
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Through 24 games, the goal differential was unchanged compared with the tournament in Qatar in 2022, suggesting the larger field did not create more one-sided competition.
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Republican legislators, taking their lead from a president who sees half the nation as his personal enemy, have put their own party’s interests over the republic’s.
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While the property is a showpiece, the reason for selling is personal.
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That was the most of any player in that tournament, earning Kane the Golden Boot that year and tying Lineker’s record for the most goals by an England player in a single World Cup.
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Under state law, any single gift — or multiple gifts from the same source that add up to $50 or more during the annual period — must be disclosed.
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In another, a solitary fighter performs martial arts, training as part of the elite Black Wasps unit, Cuba’s equivalent of the US Navy SEALs or Delta Force.
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
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Additionally, a firm's or advisor's appearance in our list does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm or advisor.
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Given the size of these markets and how unpredictable soccer can be, individual bets can end up either very profitable or very costly.
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“One-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-way. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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