one and only
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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
Miami is the one and only undefeated team in Division I.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
And as the New York Times reported, Moroun met with the one and only Howard Lutnick on Monday, hours before Trump’s post, after which Lutnick spoke to Trump by phone.
From Slate • Feb. 14, 2026
The plant is in a plastic pot, not a ceramic one, and only medium-sized, not so heavy that it will actually kill Nino Carlitos.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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