one and only
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It’s the one and only World Cup where you’re going to see three countries hosting it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 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
I tend to bring them places, let people eat one, and only explain after the fact, if at all.
From Salon • May 5, 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
“Hazel Grace. No. I will grant you that you did spend my one and only Wish, but you did not spend it on him. You spent it on us.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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