for one

Idioms

Also, for one thing. As the first of several possible instances. For example, Everything seemed to go wrong; for one, we had a flat tire, and then we lost the keys, or I find many aspects of your proposal to be inadequate; for one thing, you don't specify where you'll get the money. For one can also be applied to a person, as in He doesn't like their behavior, and I for one agree with him.

Example Sentences

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He said they have been getting involved in a game called Imposter, where everyone is sent a secret word via an app - except for one player.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Outward is ending after eight years, so hosts Bryan Lowder, Christina Cauterucci, and June Thomas reunited for one last hurrah.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Still, when game day arrived, Wright and his wife were all set to go, except for one major wrinkle: They never got the tickets.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Drug companies have found promising new options for one of the most aggressive and hardest-to-treat forms of breast cancer after decades with few breakthroughs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Christopher wondered for one mad moment if the answer could be eyebrows.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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