one-on-one
adjective or adverb
ˌwən-ȯn-ˈwən 
ˌwən-än-
1
: playing directly against a single opposing player
2
: involving a direct encounter between one person and another
Examples of one-on-one in a Sentence
bragged that no one could go one-on-one with her in a game of darts and win
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Most of his communication seems to be up close with players and coaches, not screaming across the field, but talking to them one-on-one.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
There are effective strategies that leverage introvert strengths – like deep analysis, careful listening, and authentic one-on-one connections – to build meaningful visibility at work.
—Melody Wilding, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Zoe lamented being the only remaining woman not to have received a one-on-one date with Grant.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Then all candidates could meet with voters one-on-one.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
There are effective strategies that leverage introvert strengths – like deep analysis, careful listening, and authentic one-on-one connections – to build meaningful visibility at work.
—Melody Wilding, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Zoe lamented being the only remaining woman not to have received a one-on-one date with Grant.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Then all candidates could meet with voters one-on-one.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-on-one
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“One-on-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-on-one. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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