what with
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—used to introduce the part of a sentence that indicates the cause of something
What with school and sports, she's always busy.
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The mobius-thinking at times almost seems like Medieval Zen, what with the emphasis on emptiness and silent meditation, and in fact that was what the Church fathers objected to most: too much quiet, solitary contemplation, not enough pious instruction.
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Jon Raymond
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Campfire cooking can seem complicated, what with the planning, packing and schlepping involved in fashioning a temporary kitchen in the great outdoors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
This weekend marks the unofficial midpoint of summer, and it's been an intense one, what with Amazon Prime Day's four-day sales frenzy keeping us glued to our keyboards hunting down the best deals for you.
—PC Magazine, 18 July 2025
No question, Tuipulotu, 22, will get that opportunity this season, what with Mack now 34 and entering his 12th season and with Bosa having been released by the Chargers and signing with the Buffalo Bills.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
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Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Campfire cooking can seem complicated, what with the planning, packing and schlepping involved in fashioning a temporary kitchen in the great outdoors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
This weekend marks the unofficial midpoint of summer, and it's been an intense one, what with Amazon Prime Day's four-day sales frenzy keeping us glued to our keyboards hunting down the best deals for you.
—PC Magazine, 18 July 2025
No question, Tuipulotu, 22, will get that opportunity this season, what with Mack now 34 and entering his 12th season and with Bosa having been released by the Chargers and signing with the Buffalo Bills.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
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“What with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/what%20with. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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