thing or two
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The world has also learned a thing or two from the last pandemic, and countries are being proactive about isolation and contact tracing.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
With England on course for an eighth straight Six Nations title and having been part of Gloucester-Hartpury's three consecutive Premiership Women's Rugby crowns, Muir knows a thing or two about winning.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
There are relay runners who might learn a thing or two from their timing and coordination.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
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From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026
Seeing him like this makes me wonder once again about his life outside of Awkworth & Ames, and I make a mental note to try and find out a thing or two.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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