the thing

Example Sentences

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"That momentous moment is the thing that people remember."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

His group’s focus fits with the thing that had let down Sophia.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

But here’s the thing that truly sets Zoe Thompson apart.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“What these guys have done is do the thing that prediction markets before have not done well, which is bring the masses to the market,” she said.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

I said I wanted to do the thing he’d said.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler