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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
I tend to bring them places, let people eat one, and only explain after the fact, if at all.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Draper retired from his one and only clay court match of the season in Barcelona earlier this month because of the tendon issue in his right knee.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Miami is the one and only undefeated team in Division I.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
So far in his new life there had been one, and only one, slight disappointment.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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