to think

phrase

used to express surprise or shock
To think (that) he lied to you!
To think, all we needed to do was to wait a few more days.

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Their strength has always been their ability to think beyond election cycles, market fluctuations, technological fads, and the crises of the moment. David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 A lot of people your age are just starting to think about what the rest of their life looks like. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 We’re supposed to think the Chiefs should have used them even more frequently? Sam McDowell 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 This insulted the intelligence of the American people, who can make up their own minds without being told what to think. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to think

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“To think.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20think. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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