thing

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Pole position was one thing, but he had lost positions at every single start this year, and he knew if he did so again here in Monaco, the win would likely be gone.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Holding both thoughts at once is the most useful thing any executive, investor or policymaker can do right now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“The main thing is optionality, people want options,” said Christopher Willis, managing partner at visa advisory firm Latitude Consultancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“Next thing you know, I’m in the middle of the street, I’m in my neighbor’s driveway. Right foot, left foot. I’d bounce it two or three times and try to kick it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

We enter, and the first thing that gets my attention, as always anywhere, is the music playing—Chopin, Nocturne Op.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold