one-on-one
adjective or adverb
ˌwən-ȯn-ˈwən 
ˌwən-än-
1
: playing directly against a single opposing player
2
: involving a direct encounter between one person and another
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Examples of one-on-one in a Sentence
bragged that no one could go one-on-one with her in a game of darts and win
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Education experts say low student-faculty ratios are crucial in early childhood programs to ensure that children receive enough one-on-one attention from their caregivers and that classrooms are properly supervised.
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Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The Celtics ability to guard Doncic and Irving one-on-one with little to no help was crucial as role players like P.J. Washington and Derrick Jones Jr. had to work much harder to produce points.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024
During these sessions, a trainer will come to your home and provide one-on-one personalized training for your pet.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024
Your Pride Month Horoscope for 2024, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)
Your one-on-one relationships could benefit greatly from this astrological event, Sagittarius.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
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Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The Celtics ability to guard Doncic and Irving one-on-one with little to no help was crucial as role players like P.J. Washington and Derrick Jones Jr. had to work much harder to produce points.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024
During these sessions, a trainer will come to your home and provide one-on-one personalized training for your pet.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024
Your Pride Month Horoscope for 2024, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)
Your one-on-one relationships could benefit greatly from this astrological event, Sagittarius.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
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“One-on-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-on-one. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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