the thing
Example Sentences
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They had tons of it and the steel O'Neill instilled was the thing that got them over the line in the Premiership and the Scottish Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Every era produces its own version of the unstoppable winner, the thing you’d be foolish to bet against.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
But when I opened the menu, sitting in the sunshine with salt on the rim of my drink and warmth on my shoulders, I spotted the thing that finally made it feel like summer.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
His group’s focus fits with the thing that had let down Sophia.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Now, finally, on a Saturday morning, he was ready to give the thing a try in front of the whole family.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
