the thing
Example Sentences
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"They have extraordinarily good engineers...so they will solve the problem, the thing is the schedule," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 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
"That momentous moment is the thing that people remember."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
His group’s focus fits with the thing that had let down Sophia.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
But when they stole a thing, they always stole all of the thing.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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