day one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of day one
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Nepal Army spokesman Raja Ram Basnet told AFP on Monday rescue efforts were continuing "with the same tempo we had on day one".
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Army spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet told Agence France-Presse that rescue efforts were continuing "with the same tempo we had on day one".
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
It helped that “from day one in our marriage, we were saving and investing,” she added, “so when we did buy, we had money for the house, and emergency savings.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
From day one, Marinker says he did not have any concerns.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“My time too will come, one day, one day,” I whispered.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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