for one thing
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For one thing, the country has become the world’s largest producer of energy thanks to the fracking revolution.
From MarketWatch
For one thing, genes themselves aren’t changed by epigenetic experiences; rather, certain pre-existing genes are turned on or off.
"I don't prepare for one thing, per se. I always think if you are prepared properly and you've got stuff at home squared away, no matter what comes your way, you can deal with it."
From BBC
For one thing, she looked the part: at eighteen she was already in long skirts, while I was acutely conscious of the six inches of thick black school-girl stockings between the hem of my dress and the top of my shoes.
From Literature
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Too low in the house for one thing, and probably as Mr. Smit would say, “the first place they’d look.”
From Literature
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