as in horse sense
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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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The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement and instead trusts them to use common sense.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Most notably, a trade involving Bradley Beal going to Milwaukee, Butler going to Phoenix and at least one other team being involved besides Miami, seems highly plausible, based both on reporting by my intrepid colleagues at The Athletic and the common sense of looking at a cap sheet.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Investors will also await the personal consumption expenditures price index — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — on Friday, which will offer insights into the health of the U.S. economy.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Here, experts offer Newsweek some insights into managing the rising costs of pet health care.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After many years of partisan politics, increasingly divisive language, finger-pointing and inflammatory speech have contributed to an environment of fear and uncertainty, affecting not just political dynamics but also the priorities and perceptions of young people.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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In a recent interview following her recognition as Time's Athlete of the Year for 2024, Clark reflected on the perception of her as a controversial figure.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Vatican’s initiative emphasizes that AI should not replace human judgment in critical areas but rather complement it to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Days before this week's high-stakes confirmation hearing of Kash Patel to be FBI director, a bureau insider has come forward with new information questioning Patel's judgment during sensitive hostage rescue missions, CBS News has learned.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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