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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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In terms of possible players being involved, the common sense lens turns toward Towns, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson from there.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not enough Democrats voted for this common sense, clean continuing resolution to keep the government open.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is the web version of CEO Daily, a newsletter of must-read global insights from CEOs and industry leaders.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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That breadth of insight and analysis extends from the on-court Xs and Os to team dynamics and development.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The activist Aralikar believes that creating opportunities for female success is the key to shifting perceptions.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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One of the chief reasons for flagging confidence is a perception that colleges aren’t giving graduates the skills employers need, said Kevin Guskiewicz, president of Michigan State University, one of the leaders at the meeting.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Proceeds from the sale were intended to help contractors recoup some of their losses on the project, as dictated by a judgment resulting from a lawsuit numerous contractors filed in 2022 against Galena.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Oct. 2025
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In DaCosta’s world, a woman acting badly is met with neither judgement nor pathology, but unflinching curiosity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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