one and only
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The opaque messaging causes confusion and frustration for fans, especially those looking for a specific ticket to their one and only favorite sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But people are reacting so strongly not because of how Mollen appears to be dealing with a future inevitability, but because in her right-now behavior, she’s cast her son as her one and only.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
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
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
She tried to get him last year, but old Gibbler had bigger and better plans for his one and only daughter.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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