of a
idiom
US, informal
—used to indicate that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing
her idiot of a husband
It is not that much of a problem.
It wasn't that difficult of a shot.
How big of a piece do you want?
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.
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Ash Wu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
An additional move for a right-handed hitting free-agent outfielder such as Randal Grichuk or Adam Duvall is not out of the question, but the team is unlikely to make a significant investment in a player who only will be part of a short-side platoon, sources said.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
The report Friday also showed that personal income increased 0.4% in December as forecast, while spending rose 0.7%, or one-tenth of a percentage point ahead of the estimate.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Subaru owners have until the end of today, January 31, to file claims for reimbursement as part of a class action settlement addressing defective windshields in certain Subaru models.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Ash Wu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
An additional move for a right-handed hitting free-agent outfielder such as Randal Grichuk or Adam Duvall is not out of the question, but the team is unlikely to make a significant investment in a player who only will be part of a short-side platoon, sources said.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
The report Friday also showed that personal income increased 0.4% in December as forecast, while spending rose 0.7%, or one-tenth of a percentage point ahead of the estimate.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Subaru owners have until the end of today, January 31, to file claims for reimbursement as part of a class action settlement addressing defective windshields in certain Subaru models.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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