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Despite mounting attacks on multilateralism, Espinosa says "the UN is the one and only universal platform to address the shared challenges of humanity."
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
In its one and only trip to a Champions League final, in 2006, Arsenal fell to Barcelona.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
I tend to bring them places, let people eat one, and only explain after the fact, if at all.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
And as the New York Times reported, Moroun met with the one and only Howard Lutnick on Monday, hours before Trump’s post, after which Lutnick spoke to Trump by phone.
From Slate • Feb. 14, 2026
“But your honor will not deny me this one and only poor privilege of protest against this high-handed outrage upon my citizen’s rights,” Anthony responded.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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