to wit

Example Sentences

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Thursday night’s affair was an exercise in affirmation, underscoring much of what we’ve already grasped, to wit:

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Whittington typified the breed of Texan known as the good ol’ boy, a traditional Lone Star tribute to wit, understatement and loyalty.

From New York Times

When you have an emotional reason to put yourself first, you give yourself and your motives a pass — to wit, “the basement was not helping my mental state.”

From Washington Post

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

To Tracy, to wit: I don't hate flying.

From Salon