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[thing] / θɪŋ /






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A Florida jury hearing an opioid-related case planned a group costume inspired by a pair of Dr. Seuss characters, Thing One and Thing Two.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Radcliffe is nominated for his role in Every Brilliant Thing, a one-man play about depression, while Byrne is recognised for her performance in Noël Coward's comedy Fallen Angels.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

That A.I. detection is finally catching up is, on balance, a Good Thing.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Occupying two large galleries and displayed in themes like “When We Have Found a Good Thing, We Stick to It,” the exhibit will remain on view through Aug. 9.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Then the Thing becomes the Word and back to Thing again, but warped and woven into a fantastic pattern.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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