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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Does a certain percentage of a film’s budget have to come from international production incentives?
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
There also is a bit of a risk as to how MSNBC will fare on its own.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 2025
The focus on linen comes as a result of a recent uptick in interest among Bonobos’ customers in linen with the keyword search taking the top three spots on its website.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
There also is a bit of a risk as to how MSNBC will fare on its own.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 2025
The focus on linen comes as a result of a recent uptick in interest among Bonobos’ customers in linen with the keyword search taking the top three spots on its website.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Related Stories The MassMutual Ventures investment comes at the close of a significant fundraising period for DePoly, which has raised more than $30 million total across two rounds of fundraising and through grants.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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