: of or relating to just one individual: such as
a
: consisting of only one individual
a one-man committee
b(1)
: done, presented, or produced by only one individual
a one-man stage play
(2)
: featuring the work of a single artist (such as a painter)
a one-man show of oils
c
: designed for or limited to one individual
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Duff Goldman will be serving up laughs and sweet treats with a one-man show and dessert party.
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Erin Clements, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Either the Chiefs’ one-man band on offense finally collapses under the weight of its lack of explosiveness, or the Eagles never spring the big run and leave Hurts overexposed against a tough defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
There’s no excuse for Trump to engage in one-man rule.
—Nolan Finley, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
His chest-thumping, cascade of worrying legislation during one-man rule, attacks on the private sector, infighting and the growing distrust within the PHTK political party over his successor and own personal involvement with corrupt individuals created a perfect storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Erin Clements, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Either the Chiefs’ one-man band on offense finally collapses under the weight of its lack of explosiveness, or the Eagles never spring the big run and leave Hurts overexposed against a tough defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
There’s no excuse for Trump to engage in one-man rule.
—Nolan Finley, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
His chest-thumping, cascade of worrying legislation during one-man rule, attacks on the private sector, infighting and the growing distrust within the PHTK political party over his successor and own personal involvement with corrupt individuals created a perfect storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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