thing

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Along with frontman Errol Brown, Wilson co-wrote hits such as You Sexy Thing and Emma, which took the band to the top of the charts in the 1970s, before leaving to start a solo career.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Appeared in the April 21, 2026, print edition as 'In Iran, Winning Is the Only Thing'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

Thing is, I’d have done that anyhow, without her asking.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick