to wit

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The crude special effects won’t win her an Oscar, but on TikTok, perfection takes a backseat to wit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023

As we wrap up the year, I’ve got a few random recommendations for 2022 crime books I read this year that didn’t make it into previous columns, to wit:

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2022

In fact, he pointed it out so often that it has become known as "Orgel's second rule" — to wit, evolution is cleverer than you are.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2022

But before Congress rushes to create a new Department of Algorithm Review, I suggest we recall Walt Kelly’s comment in his comic strip, “Pogo,” to wit: “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2021

True, sir," said Copstone, "there be but fifty Spaniards, but there be Indians and maroons within the walls as well, the slaves and pearl-fishers to wit.

From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Strang, Herbert