thing
Example Sentences
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“The first thing we told her was that we needed furniture that could move from room to room, indoors to out,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
“I get a bit anxious before approaching someone, but once I get into an activity, I get comfortable with the people doing that thing and I become a very outgoing person.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
When Chhavi finally uploaded the videos that evening, one thing stood out.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Obviously we can't talk about combining companies and that kind of thing on an earnings call. It's got to be done with the appropriate process."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
You explain the situation, that you’re trying to learn the same thing.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
