something of a
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The event will be something of a homecoming for Walker, Gibson and the “Fast” franchise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
For that reason, it’s something of a priceless gift that can show them all the ways they can invest money at a young age and build a nest egg for their future.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Cake sheds are becoming something of a Great British tradition.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Just how far under $100,000 is something of a choice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The National Park Service actually has something of a tradition of making things extinct.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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