1
: that moves in or allows movement in only one direction
a one-way street
2
: one-sided, unilateral
a one-way conversation
3
: that functions in only one of two or more ways
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Blackmon allegedly drove up to 72 miles per hour in 35 mph zones, swerved into oncoming traffic and drove the wrong way on a one-way street throughout the pursuit, according to court documents.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
The distinction between being clear and being explicit is the difference between driving on a lightly trafficked one-way street versus navigating a busy four-lane highway.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Goel expects that a one-way trip to a major airport will initially cost $200, but the goal is to get that cost to eventually fall to $100 or less.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
In contrast, even at up to $20,000 per one-way ticket, Air France’s new La Première might seem like a bargain for these high rollers, the allure of which is heightened by the current economic uncertainty.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
The distinction between being clear and being explicit is the difference between driving on a lightly trafficked one-way street versus navigating a busy four-lane highway.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Goel expects that a one-way trip to a major airport will initially cost $200, but the goal is to get that cost to eventually fall to $100 or less.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
In contrast, even at up to $20,000 per one-way ticket, Air France’s new La Première might seem like a bargain for these high rollers, the allure of which is heightened by the current economic uncertainty.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
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“One-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-way. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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