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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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Anheuser-Busch will have to see how viewers react to its latest ad to determine if consumers think the Clydesdales still present good horse sense or represent a horse of a different color.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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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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After 90 minutes of hoping for the most unlikely of results, the full-time whistle is blown, and common sense finally sets in.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Youth should use common sense and have common courtesy, Williams said.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Let that insight guide you instead of rushing into action or explaining it too soon.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The team hopes to apply these insights into the mechanics of underwater propulsion to the design of faster and more efficient underwater robots.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The push and pull of the entertainment industry’s alternating (and/or simultaneous) love and hate for Swift has been a recurring motivator across her storied career, but her conversation with the Times emphasizes how equally damaging that love-bombing has been for her psyche and perception of self.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each appointment chips away at the credibility of international institutions, reinforcing the perception that political deal-making outweighs basic standards of conduct.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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For the less adventurous (no judgement) there are Texas-style tacos with your choice of meat, cheese and avocado.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hosted by Penny Pritzker and Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, the show explores the moments of judgment that define leadership.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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