as in occasional
happening only once
this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance
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Recent Examples of one-shot
The scene, in which Daredevil breaks out the Swordsman (Tony Dalton) and others from a detention center run by the Anti-Vigilante Task Force, was not initially planned as a one-shot.
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
With her one-shot victory over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, who tied for second at 7-under 277, the 27-year-old Korda became just the ninth women’s golfer to secure four major championships before age 28.
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Bob Buttitta,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
The company also frames the device as cumulative rather than a one-shot fix.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Ellie Bushnell of Oklahoma State and Megha Ganne from Stanford are tied for the individual lead, holding a one-shot edge after posting rounds of 68 (-4).
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Wire Report,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
With her one-shot victory over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, who tied for second at 7-under 277, the 27-year-old Korda became just the ninth women’s golfer to secure four major championships before age 28.
—
Bob Buttitta,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
The company also frames the device as cumulative rather than a one-shot fix.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Ellie Bushnell of Oklahoma State and Megha Ganne from Stanford are tied for the individual lead, holding a one-shot edge after posting rounds of 68 (-4).
—
Wire Report,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-shot
Adjective
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
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For example, consider the creation of the Mona Lisa—this one-off bespoke piece of work is beautiful, but not repeatable or scaleable.
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The 1,578 hp roadster is the latest one-off calling card from the French marque’s Sur Mesure division, which specializes in customization.
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“One-shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-shot. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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