wit

Example Sentences

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To wit: The continued reliance on oil leaves American consumers vulnerable to spikes in the price of gasoline—as might be expected when, for example, the Strait of Hormuz becomes a war zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Is there such a thing as a soaking wet wit, the opposite of the parched variety, because he has that, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It is also billed as "a sweeping celebration of theatre and its heightened romance, told with Tarantino's signature style and unmistakable wit".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

To wit, the equal-weighted version of the S&P 500 gained ground last week, as most stocks rose.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“Truly I have never seen Hamlet in a blacker mood. His thoughts are dire, and it takes all my wit to reason with him.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein