out of thin air
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“In part because, the money is not ‘printed out of thin air.’
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
Volatile instruments created out of thin air with no intrinsic value by people with limited financial experience may trigger a crisis of confidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
A hugely valuable asset appears to have been created for Severn Trent Water out of thin air.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024
It's important to think about the difference between how you might write a review after you've tried a product, or if you're coming up with something out of thin air.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024
But then, with a very faint pop, a slim, hooded figure appeared out of thin air on the edge of the river.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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