Examples of a thing or two in a Sentence
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Food and drink Mostrador, Marram’s singular food concept, is an elevated counter service spot with Uruguayan flair (no wonder, as it is helmed by an Uruguayan team that knows a thing or two about fantastic beach food).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
That's certainly something Shakira knows a thing or two about.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Tips for Letting Things Go As a home organizing expert, Ginsberg knows a thing or two about paring down.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Lady Gaga knows a thing or two about walking the Met steps.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Kevin Greene knows a thing or two about strength, resilience and empathy.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The 25-year-old knows a thing or two about relationships in the public eye.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about what makes a house a home, so we were thrilled to see this popular accent chair from her line available for 59% off.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Building a business post-Poppi Ten years after inventing Poppi, Ellsworth knows a thing or two about how to create a successful product—and for her, the key is all about authenticity.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
That's certainly something Shakira knows a thing or two about.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Tips for Letting Things Go As a home organizing expert, Ginsberg knows a thing or two about paring down.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Lady Gaga knows a thing or two about walking the Met steps.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Kevin Greene knows a thing or two about strength, resilience and empathy.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The 25-year-old knows a thing or two about relationships in the public eye.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about what makes a house a home, so we were thrilled to see this popular accent chair from her line available for 59% off.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Building a business post-Poppi Ten years after inventing Poppi, Ellsworth knows a thing or two about how to create a successful product—and for her, the key is all about authenticity.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“A thing or two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20thing%20or%20two. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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