of a
idiom
US, informal
—used to indicate that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing
her idiot of a husband
It is not that much of a problem.
It wasn't that difficult of a shot.
How big of a piece do you want?
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Also on Friday, Special Judge Frances Gull denied another request from the defense team to present evidence related to their theory that Odinists committed the murders as part of a sacrificial ritual.
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Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
South Carolina has carried out the execution of death row inmate Richard Moore for the 1999 murder of a convenience store clerk, despite calls for clemency from some of his trial's former jurors, the judge from his original trial, pastors, a former state prison director and members of his family.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
While newlyweds may encounter many such unexpected surprises, these aren’t signs of a failing relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Kemi Badenoch has become the UK Conservative Party leader, beating her colleague Robert Jenrick in the final vote, to become the first Black leader of a British national political party.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
South Carolina has carried out the execution of death row inmate Richard Moore for the 1999 murder of a convenience store clerk, despite calls for clemency from some of his trial's former jurors, the judge from his original trial, pastors, a former state prison director and members of his family.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
While newlyweds may encounter many such unexpected surprises, these aren’t signs of a failing relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Kemi Badenoch has become the UK Conservative Party leader, beating her colleague Robert Jenrick in the final vote, to become the first Black leader of a British national political party.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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