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Definition once in British English

once phrase

phrase
1

used when something has happened before

Example

He was forced to publicly apologize once more for his actions.

Example

The fair was once again a tremendous success.

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2

used for saying that a situation becomes as it was before it changed

Example

I returned to Canada and found once again the freedom I had known as a child.

Example

We look forward to the day when there will be peace once more in this troubled land.

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Definition once  in British English