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Recent Examples of mother wit
But their ingenuity, mother wit and good common sense made them masters in their profession without the aid of measuring spoons and cups, modern equipment or science.
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Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother wit
Noun
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2024
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His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2024
Noun
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Maralyn, in Elmhirst’s telling, was almost certainly more responsible than Maurice for the couple’s ultimate triumph over nature and common sense.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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This is a big win for common sense and good on DHS for finally seeing the light!—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Luckey told me that his central insight with Oculus was to distinguish himself from competitors by focussing less on the headset’s mechanism and more on its software.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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However, only 120 appear on Google Maps for the entire state, meaning finding the restrooms may require a bit more local insight.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Remember, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and everyone’s perception comes from their unique place in this world.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Oxford Economics estimates spending among international visitors to the U.S. will fall $8.5 billion this year, as negative perceptions of the U.S. tied to trade and immigration policy lead travelers to other destinations.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Over time, this builds a feedback culture rooted in growth, not judgment.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Legal experts derided the lawsuit as frivolous and laughable, and CBS defended the newsmagazine and its editorial judgment on First Amendment grounds.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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