day one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of day one
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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You have two hills to climb, but you are still relatively young so it’s doable, one day, one paycheck at a time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
One day, one moment, elation and devastation revisited when the pair met at United's Carrington training ground - a place both know so well.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Central Command reported Tuesday that “no ships made it past the U.S. blockade and 6 merchant vessels complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around” on day one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
A huge component of “NCIS” that has remained consistent from day one is that it’s more than a case-of-the-week procedural.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
“Welcome to day one of our competition, Library Olympians. Today we begin our quest for champions!”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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