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Recent Examples of mother wit
But their ingenuity, mother wit and good common sense made them masters in their profession without the aid of measuring spoons and cups, modern equipment or science.
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Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother wit
Noun
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2024
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His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2024
Noun
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According to the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, and common sense, a wealth tax would probably drive at least some billionaires out of the state.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
11 Jan. 2026
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Implementing a robust and efficient system, with strong safeguards and transparent processes, honors both the Constitution and our own common sense.—
Coalition,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lately, several of the videos have come from the Indiana football program and Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has gone viral a number of times for his candid humility and insight during the Hoosiers’ unlikely run to the College Football Playoff national championship.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Semafor World Economy Global Advisory Board is a group of visionary business leaders helping Semafor shape its new platform that empowers global CEOs to navigate extraordinary complexity through the expert curation of profound insights, ideas, and diverse perspectives.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That means understanding everything from geometry and depth to contextual meaning and relevant action, all of which require spatial perception, scene understanding and contextual intelligence.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The 25-page reference guide presents statistics that challenge the perception among urbanites that small towns are dominated by white conservatives and people with minimal education.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And that Minnesota gets all the information and support needed to carry it out and render a judgment.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some expressed concern of the rush to judgment of some government officials.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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