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Continuing that synthesis — of theory and practice, of short-term goals and long-term ambitions — is the challenge, and the next step is closing out a team that’s in the process learning a thing or two about itself.
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Hidden in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, less than an hour from Knoxville, this 4,200-acre resort and working farm knows a thing or two about Southern hospitality.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Smoove knows a thing or two about unscripted.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 May 2026
Javy López knows a thing or two about being a great catcher, both offensively and defensively.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
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).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
That's certainly something Shakira knows a thing or two about.
—ABC News, 7 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
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Hidden in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, less than an hour from Knoxville, this 4,200-acre resort and working farm knows a thing or two about Southern hospitality.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Smoove knows a thing or two about unscripted.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 May 2026
Javy López knows a thing or two about being a great catcher, both offensively and defensively.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
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).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
That's certainly something Shakira knows a thing or two about.
—ABC News, 7 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
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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 29 May. 2026.
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