Th
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Etymology
Origin of -th2
Middle English -th ( e ), Old English -thu, -tho, -th (variant -t after a velar, f, or s ); cognate with Gothic -itha, Latin -tus, Greek -tos
Origin of -th3
Middle English -the, -te, Old English -tha, -the (variant -ta after f or s ); cognate with Old Norse -thi, -di, Latin -tus, Greek -tos; see -eth 2
Example Sentences
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Th suit claims they failed to take action despite Vidal’s testimony vindicating Saldana.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025
Th Department of Health and Human Services did not reply to requests from The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025
Th M23's advance has resulted in tens of thousands being forced from their homes - adding to the the nearly seven million who have fled because of multiple conflicts in the east.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024
Th Anne Arundel County Police Department said motorists should anticipate heavy delays in Annapolis and Kent Island for an extended period of time.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024
Th e next few days I settled into a routine that felt almost normal, if you don’t count the fact that I was getting lessons from satyrs, nymphs, and a centaur.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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