thing

Example Sentences

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"It's a good thing it didn't happen on a Friday, because the streets would be full of people," he added.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The only thing growing faster than the artificial-intelligence industry may be Americans’ negative feelings about it—as former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt saw on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"There is no such thing as absolute immunity for federal officers who commit crimes in this state."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

He’s visibly moved at the end, announcing to the viewers at home that they’ve seen only a “scrap” of their talk, and the whole thing will be online as soon as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

She wanted to do the thing he’d asked her not to do and run off.

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