Their dinner-party conversation descended into petty one-upmanship as each guest tried to top the last story.

By arriving early to the meeting, he gained a one up over his rivals.

She tried to one up her brother by baking a larger cake for the family reunion.

In retail, one is usually on one's feet for most of the day.

The tailor altered the suit to one's liking before the wedding.

The board acted one-sidedly during the negotiations, ignoring the other party's concerns.

The analyst noted that a one-hundredth change in the exchange rate would reduce profits by several thousand dollars.

The small startup winning the patent case was a real one in the eye for the industry giants who had dismissed its chances.

On one's way to the conference, it's helpful to map out rest stops and charging stations.

The teacher read a colorful story to the little ones during circle time.