what it is
Example Sentences
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They know what it is and what it ought to look like.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
I don’t know what it is, but it’s an empathic kind of nature.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“It’s not really clear exactly what it is that the people who are really afraid want other than for everything just to stop…China is not going to stop,” Sacks told Politico recently.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
"I was hoping to come out as unscathed as possible because I didn't want to hurt her. Luckily, it was beautiful martial arts, that is what it is, it's an art," said Rousey.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
And that in that Emerald City we will find what it is Ob needs to finally rest his soul.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
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