wits

Example Sentences

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Jonah shot her a resentful glance, but she looked even worse than he felt: she was deathly pale, and her eyes were huge and round, as if she’d just been terrified out of her wits.

From Literature

They will need their ethical, intellectual and political wits about them to craft reforms and regulations, and to restore a sense of confidence in the department’s independence.

From Salon

Outside school, though he worked hard to seem as like them as possible, he soon learned that his strength was no match for theirs and that his wits were his best weapon.

From Literature

Gil Blas, a Spaniard born without social standing, becomes caught up with grifters and is obliged to live by his wits.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sailors were scared out of their wits, especially Uncle Dutch!

From Literature