at one

Idioms

In agreement, in harmony, as in John and Pat were at one on every subject except her cat, which made him sneeze, or Springtime always makes me feel at one with nature. [1300s]

Example Sentences

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It swings farther out at one point and dives much closer at another.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

“I’ve run every leg at one time or another but I liked starting today — it felt more powerful putting us in front,” Scoggins said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Trusts are designed to manage assets, distribute income, prevent beneficiaries from getting too much money at one time, avoid probate and plan for any incapacity of the beneficiary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Naomi spent two years in and out of hospital, which led to her having to stop her nursing course and, at one stage, there were concerns about whether she could look after her children.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Then I nod my chin at one of the other groups.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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