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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The owner, Daniel Tavares, is one of the only residents still living there. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 The official also pointed to the fact that Canada was one of the only countries to retaliate against the president's tariff policies. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 July 2026 Oil and gas revenues, one of the only lifelines propping up Russian spending during the war, also collapsed 45% in the first three months of 2026 compared to a year prior, according to the report. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Standing 6-1 and weighing in south of 190 pounds, Aaram-Olsen was one of the only welterweight forward types of Vancouver’s 2026 draft class. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for one of the only

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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 9 Jul. 2026.

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