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Also, the in thing . Something in style or vogue, the latest trend. For example, Wearing oversized clothes is the thing these days , or Vans and sports utility vehicles have been the in thing for some time now . The first term dates from the mid-1700s; the second, which uses in in the sense of “popular,” dates from the mid-1900s. Also see the latest .

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“I think the thing that’s probably most disconcerting is the bullpen leading Major League Baseball in bullpen innings,” manager Dave Roberts said Monday, after Tyler Glasnow became the latest member of the starting staff to land on the injured list.

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So now I feel a little bit more . . . well, here’s the thing, look, they’re a reality.

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The thing to remember about the Kentucky Derby, and pretty much every race, is the best horse doesn’t always win.

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"Boca is the thing I hate the most, and seeing the sadness in their fans and players makes me happy."

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The fundamental law of motion of cybernetics is that if you have a control system, it has to have at least as much complexity as the thing it's trying to control.

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