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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a one for" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in informal contexts, possibly to refer to a specific instance or example of something.
Example: "I have a one for the ages when it comes to unforgettable vacations."
Alternatives: "a case of" or "an example of".
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Koreans choosing to go north would be exchanged on a "one for one" formula until all 12,000 allied POWs had been returned.
The game's no fun when you're on a one for 34".
The government's response is to continue claiming right-to-buy sales will be replaced on a one for one basis.
Clooney used to have a "one for them, one for me" philosophy when it came to picking projects.
I've never been a one for parties and presents".
McClure is not much of a one for cockles himself.
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In the rest of the country, the exchange will be on a one-for-one basis.
But once the teams focused on a one-for-one trade, the chances for a match increased.
Congress sensibly requires media outlets to match federal anti-drug advertising dollars on a one-for-one basis.
The proceeds would, the party promises, be used to build replacement affordable homes on a one-for-one basis.
Crucially, the commitment to replace homes sold on a one-for-one basis only applies to council houses.
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