one of the only
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: one of very few : one in a small class or category
That was one of the only times I ever saw my father cry.
This is one of the only places in the world where the plant is found.
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Former President Donald Trump‘s vice presidential nominee used to be one of the only unknown variables in his 2024 election rematch against President Joe Biden, excluding Trump’s legal entanglements.
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Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024
The sandwiches here will take you on a quick trip to Japan, and Evil Katsu is one of the only Japanese restaurants in NYC that serves sandos like this.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
This will mark one of the only regular television roles of Gere’s career.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 July 2024
The company is one of the only U.S.-based pure play MEMS foundries, and the funding will help RVM’s customers get to market faster, Gomez said.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 1 July 2024
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Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024
The sandwiches here will take you on a quick trip to Japan, and Evil Katsu is one of the only Japanese restaurants in NYC that serves sandos like this.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
This will mark one of the only regular television roles of Gere’s career.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 July 2024
The company is one of the only U.S.-based pure play MEMS foundries, and the funding will help RVM’s customers get to market faster, Gomez said.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 1 July 2024
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“One of the only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20the%20only. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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