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Should the phrase one on be hyphenated?

The phrase "one on" is not hyphenated.

Hyphens are generally used when two words combine to form a single adjective before a noun, but "one on" doesn't fit that pattern.

Here are some examples of when you might use a hyphen:

* one-on-one (adjective meaning "involving only two people")

* one-sided (adjective meaning "unequal")

However, in phrases like "one on one" or "one on the other hand," the words are separate and don't need a hyphen.

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