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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Last month’s historic Supreme Court ruling underlines that assertion, moving it from the realm of common sense and common humanity into law.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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When Todd tries to coax him out of the car, Indy at first refuses, displaying the sort of common sense that humans in horror films too often lack.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a wide-ranging discussion, Yoon provided insight into this mega content warchest, CJ’s global partnerships with the likes of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and Fifth Season, preparing for a possible re-entry into the Chinese market as well as international expansion plans for OTT platform TVING.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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By automating key processes and integrating real-time insights, SpheraCloud helps organizations reduce manual efforts, improve data accuracy, and make more informed sustainability decisions.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to a new survey, negative perceptions of esports are a thing of the past.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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As autonomous driving and conversing with your vehicle increase, your perception of it changes, posits Wagener.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While some taxpayers may be waiting until the last minute to file (no judgment), others may not be ready.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The chief judge noted that, at the time of the founding, minors generally could not purchase guns because they were deemed to lack the judgment and discretion to enter contracts and that minors were subject to the power of their parents.—
Dara Kam,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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