one of the only
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: one of very few : one in a small class or category
That was one of the only times I ever saw my father cry.
This is one of the only places in the world where the plant is found.
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Blood Pressure Blood pressure is also unique to the Whoop MG and is one of the only wearables from a major brand that offers daily blood pressure insight without cuff readings.
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Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
From the Little White House to one of the only private beaches.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
According to the release, this particular bicycle is one of the only surviving bikes that can be screen-matched to exact moments in the film.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 5 May 2025
Chloe had evacuated Altadena seven months pregnant, and Dorothy says having Grayson to care for has been one of the only things that has kept her from getting mired down in the sadness of all her loss.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
From the Little White House to one of the only private beaches.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
According to the release, this particular bicycle is one of the only surviving bikes that can be screen-matched to exact moments in the film.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 5 May 2025
Chloe had evacuated Altadena seven months pregnant, and Dorothy says having Grayson to care for has been one of the only things that has kept her from getting mired down in the sadness of all her loss.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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“One of the only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20the%20only. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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