proverbial
Example Sentences
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Even if ambition results in a flop, it’s far more admirable to swing hard and strike out than it is to cower in the proverbial dugout.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
But Mr. Tupy left out an unintentional consequence of Amazon’s global dominance—the demise of countless neighborhood shops, the proverbial mom-and-pop stores, not to mention the loss of many jobs at the large brick-and-mortar retailers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
You were about to be hit with a proverbial golf ball.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
But ultimately, all proverbial roads lead back to Tijuana.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Cristiana glared at me like the proverbial green-eyed monster.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing proverbial
Bridge to Terabithia
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100 SAT words Beginning with "P"
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Bronx Masquerade
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