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The phrase "a one affair" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a singular or unique event, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear.
Example: "This was not just a one affair; it was a celebration of our friendship."
Alternatives: "a singular event" or "a unique occasion".
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To support local causes, Felicia Gaetano of Hampton Bays tries to attend one affair a weekend.
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His will be a one-night affair on Orange County's top piano pedestal.
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He seized it Sunday with an aggressive assault on Tomas Berdych, a one-sided affair confirmed by the final tally, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4.
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