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klafterreith



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:09 am    Post subject: one time/once Reply with quote
We spent two weeks on a yacht and enjoyed sunbathing when the weather was good. One time /Once a flying fish landed in my lap.


Please tell me if once or one time is correct.
Thank you in advance.
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pugachevV



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would use once (on one occasion or for one time only). It sounds better to me and why use two words when one does the job better?
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