one-on-one
adjective
consisting of or involving direct individual competition, confrontation, or communication; person-to-person.
one-on-ones
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pluralof one-on-one.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Kennedy stressed that if receivers get open-field one-on-ones, they will have to turn five-yard receptions into 10-, 15- or 20-yard plays to keep the defense honest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
She also schedules weekly one-on-ones with her direct reports and makes a point of not checking emails or doing anything else to divide her attention during those meetings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
According to the Microsoft report, nearly three-quarters of people managers believe more guidance on what to prioritize would improve their performance, but more than two-thirds say their managers have never given clear guidance in one-on-ones.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
"It's really important to have him back. He can create, go on one-on-ones, score goals, create assists. It is important for us."
From BBC ● May 13, 2023
In one-on-ones, advantage is to the shooter, especially if he’s as good as this guy.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
