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 one-shot technique helpfully circumvents those questions.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
As most people know, most movie scenes are not one-shot wonders and require several takes.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Now the Kaiju will take on Marvel superheroes with Godzilla vs. Marvel, a series of one-shots that will include Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Thor.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
And the biggest advantage may come from adopting a mindset of continuous health versus a one-shot focus on getting healthy that fades over time.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
As most people know, most movie scenes are not one-shot wonders and require several takes.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Now the Kaiju will take on Marvel superheroes with Godzilla vs. Marvel, a series of one-shots that will include Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Thor.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
And the biggest advantage may come from adopting a mindset of continuous health versus a one-shot focus on getting healthy that fades over time.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“One-shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-shot. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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