one another
Americanpronoun
pronoun
Usage
See each other.
Etymology
Origin of one another
First recorded in 1520–30
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Example Sentences
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Residents say they lounge in the sun on unfinished balconies , take in a bird’s-eye view of the neighborhood and, of course, communicate with one another.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Oil prices declined on Tuesday as the U.S. and Iran continue a mutual pause in strikes against one another.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Many molecules come in two forms that are mirror images of one another, much like left and right hands.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
In reality, he said, his children run businesses, manage teams, make decisions and call one another on Sundays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
On-screen, seventeen Elders wearing aprons stood proudly next to one another.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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