Examples of a thing or two in a Sentence
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People who travel regularly have learned a thing or two about staying in hotels.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
It’s held together beautifully by Bailey, who’s easy to root for as the tortured protagonist, and, as one half (along with her sister) of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, knows a thing or two about the musician’s plight.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Like any exhibition organizer, PragerU knows a thing or two about human psychology.
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Upgrade your space with premium bedding from Cozy Earth or Brooklinen (these brands know a thing or two about comfort).
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Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Sonoma, California — This valley knows a thing or two about weakness.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Paul Precissi knows a thing or two about pressure.
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Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
His new boss knows a thing or two about missing out on an interim gig before landing a full-time job down the road.
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Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Ana Gasteyer, who spent six years as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, knows a thing or two about Christmas.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
It’s held together beautifully by Bailey, who’s easy to root for as the tortured protagonist, and, as one half (along with her sister) of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, knows a thing or two about the musician’s plight.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Like any exhibition organizer, PragerU knows a thing or two about human psychology.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Upgrade your space with premium bedding from Cozy Earth or Brooklinen (these brands know a thing or two about comfort).
—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Sonoma, California — This valley knows a thing or two about weakness.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Paul Precissi knows a thing or two about pressure.
—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
His new boss knows a thing or two about missing out on an interim gig before landing a full-time job down the road.
—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Ana Gasteyer, who spent six years as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, knows a thing or two about Christmas.
—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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