as in horse sense
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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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The idea, supported by common sense and reams of research, is that kids develop empathy by living it alongside their caregivers.—
Gail Cornwall,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2025
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Notably, the idea that a president could use his authority to punish businesses for their lawful behavior has no foundation in principle, or the law, or common sense.—
Michael Mcauliffe,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The event, organized by Media Partners Asia, continues its focus on insights, partnerships, and the shifting content marketplace.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Documenting changes in marine ecosystems: With its advanced lidar technology, the Navigator captures temporal changes in marine environments, offering insights into how human activity and climate change are reshaping aquatic ecosystems.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to Sweet, consumers' perception of inflation has historically been driven by food and gasoline prices, as opposed to U.S. trade policies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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While Emery’s imprint on Villa has shown to be an unmitigated success, the perception of him in Paris and at PSG is slightly more complex.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The court in January issued a default judgment, reserved for cases in which the defendant fails to appear.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Use your best judgment, and consider looking up the laws for your state for more specific guidance.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Mother wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20wit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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