thing

Example Sentences

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“The last thing somebody in college or just starting out needs to be doing is to overspend chasing rewards. The vast majority of people should just be getting cash back.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The thing that I felt television had to give “Lord of the Flies” was simple.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In a way, Russell's decision to finally admit he is struggling might be a good thing.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Gone is any chance of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates soon, for one thing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

This place may not be real, but Mom’s reaction is: Her relief at seeing Maggie is soured just by Maggie knowing a single Chickasaw thing.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith