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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McGuire entered the lobby of a Santa Maria courthouse Wednesday, and threw a bag with a bomb, which exploded, federal prosecutors said.
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
The prospect of a future EchoStar bankruptcy and deal approval from creditors make the completion of a deal complicated.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024
Systemic teaming is a strong strategy for unlocking the power and promise of a truly high-performing team that supports your customers/patients/consumers successfully successfully.
—Amanda Connelly, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
George and Amal Clooney, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Gabrielle Union and More Hollywood A-Listers Step Out for The Albies in N.Y.C.
Since her graduation, Phoebe, who uses her platform to advocate for women’s rights, has been preparing for the launch of a new tech company and fashion startup, Phia.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
The prospect of a future EchoStar bankruptcy and deal approval from creditors make the completion of a deal complicated.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024
Systemic teaming is a strong strategy for unlocking the power and promise of a truly high-performing team that supports your customers/patients/consumers successfully successfully.
—Amanda Connelly, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
George and Amal Clooney, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Gabrielle Union and More Hollywood A-Listers Step Out for The Albies in N.Y.C.
Since her graduation, Phoebe, who uses her platform to advocate for women’s rights, has been preparing for the launch of a new tech company and fashion startup, Phia.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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