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Discover LudwigThe word 'one-and-done' is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used as a colloquial expression to describe a situation or decision where something is done once and will not be repeated or changed. Here is an example: "I tried skydiving once, but it was a one-and-done experience. I don't think I'll be doing it again."
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one-and-done
noun
A basketball player who plays college basketball for a single year and then declares for the NBA draft.
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Unlike the traditional application, the one-and-done does not require an essay.
"There are programs that one-and-done definitely does hurt," he said.
And it has not been one-and-done the past two times.
Even with that challenge, most would kill to be able to "one-and-done" the fundraising.
One-and-done is a mockery of college education.
Kentucky struggled to get many second chances; the Wildcats — supposedly with three one-and-done players — doing a lot of one-and-done shooting on their possessions.
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When you launch something into space on a rocket it's a one and done mission.
One and done, indeed.
It's one and done".
ATHLETICS No more one and done.
"The birds and the bees talk is one and done.
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