55 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Once' in a Sentence

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I met her once at a conference.

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Once, the ancient ritual was a sacred tradition passed down through generations.

Once upon a time, there was a magical land beyond the rainbow.

I baked cookies with my grandma once.

Once, she wore a glittering gown to the glamorous awards ceremony.

The antique clock chimed once, signaling midnight.

The library was once a haven for book lovers.

Once, the orchestra played melodies that enchanted the audience.

The dilapidated mansion was once a symbol of opulence.

The once-proud ship now rested at the bottom of the ocean.

The circus tent, once brightly colored, now faded with time.

Once, the wise elder shared stories that carried invaluable lessons.

We sang the birthday song for Sarah once she blew out the candles.

I was once a vegetarian, but now I love steak.

The historic landmark, once a beacon of hope, now stood in ruins.

He was once the fastest sprinter in the world.

Once, they were inseparable childhood friends.

Once, I dreamt of traveling to distant galaxies.

She smiled once at the puppy.

I was once a resident of that charming town.

I visited the zoo once to see the lions.

The once-bustling street became a quiet alley.

The once-barren land now bloomed with wildflowers.

The magician made a rabbit appear once he waved his wand.

The once-booming industry faced decline due to technological changes.

Once, he spoke fluent Latin, now forgotten.

Once, laughter echoed through the now-abandoned amusement park.

The old house was once a vibrant community center.

Once, technology meant typewriters and telegrams.

We had a picnic by the lake once, and it was delightful.

The once-clear sky darkened as storm clouds gathered.

Once, the mountaintop offered a breathtaking view of the valley below.

The once-deserted island flourished with vegetation after the rain.

The cat caught a mouse once.

She held a once-in-a-lifetime art exhibition.

The detective's hunch, once dismissed, led to a breakthrough.

The majestic waterfall was once a sacred site for the indigenous people.

The knight, once brave, now faced his fears.

Sarah sang on stage once.

Once, handwritten letters conveyed emotions that texts cannot capture.

Once, the ancient manuscript was a hidden treasure in the library archives.

Once, the forest was home to a diverse array of wildlife.

Once, the town square buzzed with the excitement of a vibrant market.

The once-thriving market now stood deserted.

Grandma told us a fascinating story about her once adventurous journey.

The attic, once neglected, became a cozy reading nook.

The explorers stumbled upon the entrance to a once-forgotten cave.

The mysterious artifact was once a source of great power.

He wore a crown once in the play.

The scientist's theory, once ridiculed, is now widely accepted.

The aging actor reminisced about the once-glamorous days of Hollywood.

The old library was once a bustling hub of knowledge and stories.

Once, the scientist's hypothesis challenged existing paradigms.

The bell rang once for recess.

The old library, once bustling with readers, now stood silent.

55 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Once' in a Sentence

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