Examples of a thing or two in a Sentence
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The 25-year-old knows a thing or two about relationships in the public eye.
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about what makes a house a home, so we were thrilled to see this popular accent chair from her line available for 59% off.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Founded in 1766, the property knows a thing or two about historic celebrations, so when America's big birthday was on the horizon, the Homestead took a page out of their own book and decided to host a daily birthday party, complete with cake.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Building a business post-Poppi Ten years after inventing Poppi, Ellsworth knows a thing or two about how to create a successful product—and for her, the key is all about authenticity.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
And in a city that knows a thing or two about fighting spirit, these boxers are stepping into the ring for something bigger than themselves.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Complete the Look Aniston knows a thing or two about timeless looks (hey, Rachel Green!), and this ensemble is a prime example.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Luckily, both general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and his father Jerry, a legendary wide receiver coach with nearly 50 years of experience, know a thing or two about the position.
—Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
So, the star knows a thing or two about comfy travel picks.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about what makes a house a home, so we were thrilled to see this popular accent chair from her line available for 59% off.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Founded in 1766, the property knows a thing or two about historic celebrations, so when America's big birthday was on the horizon, the Homestead took a page out of their own book and decided to host a daily birthday party, complete with cake.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Building a business post-Poppi Ten years after inventing Poppi, Ellsworth knows a thing or two about how to create a successful product—and for her, the key is all about authenticity.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
And in a city that knows a thing or two about fighting spirit, these boxers are stepping into the ring for something bigger than themselves.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Complete the Look Aniston knows a thing or two about timeless looks (hey, Rachel Green!), and this ensemble is a prime example.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Luckily, both general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and his father Jerry, a legendary wide receiver coach with nearly 50 years of experience, know a thing or two about the position.
—Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
So, the star knows a thing or two about comfy travel picks.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
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“A thing or two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20thing%20or%20two. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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