the thing is
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The thing is this: The NPT allows signatories to enrich uranium for “peaceful” purposes, such as electricity or medical research.
From Slate
“Ooh, yes! Wonderful! But the thing is . . . the most excellent thing . . . the thing that I must tell you, so you will be absolutely amazed is . . . it is just me!”
From Literature
"The thing is that no one can argue or question" the ministry officials, the barber said.
From Barron's
The thing is, how do these things percolate three, four generations later?
From Los Angeles Times
In reference to the Palace, she said: "It's great that they've made a statement, finally. But the thing is, are they going to actually act on it?"
From BBC
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