proverbial
Example Sentences
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Prediction markets differ from traditional gambling firms by connecting two opposing bettors, rather than having bettors wager against the proverbial house.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The two-time reigning World Series champions threw the proverbial first punch when Tucker launched a 435-foot two-run home run into the second deck, making it 2-0 two batters into the game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
As a result, the crisis "has thrown a proverbial wrench into the inner workings of the aviation fuel markets", it said.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The management company running your condo dropped the proverbial ball, but so did you.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
As Otto’s second child but eldest son, Tycho was born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth, but his life almost immediately took a twist which might have come right out of a play.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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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