as in horse sense
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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.
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.
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Like me, Sims grew up in a community shaped by common sense, history, and cultural norms.
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The ingredients are common sense, not being a crook and having a great client.
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Ideas want action, so test an insight through one clear step, like outlining a bold pitch that stretches you.
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These culinary insights offer a glimpse into Canada's diverse gastronomic offerings for World Cup attendees.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.
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The goal is to redirect human advisors toward the parts of a deal that require judgment and trust.
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Mamdani has done the same, but Sherman’s own bias against Muslims clouds his judgment.
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“Mother wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20wit. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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