How to Use a bit of a/an in a Sentence
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Vincent took this opportunity to play a bit of a prank.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
1 Nov. 2024
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This program is also a bit of a family affair for Slatkin.
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Duante Beddingfield,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Nov. 2024
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The heel of these shoes kind of give me a bit of a spring to my step.
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Clara McMahon,
Peoplemag,
8 May 2024
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In that sense, today was a bit of a shock, even with the sun.
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Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
18 Mar. 2024
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Just a bit of a breeze, near 10 mph at times from the northwest.
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Matt Rogers,
Washington Post,
17 Oct. 2023
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Jesús Brazón says the move to MiMo was a bit of a test for him.
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Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2024
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There was O’Doul’s, which launched in 1990 and was a bit of a punchline for many years.
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Lucas Kwan Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2024
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Trying to wrap your head around that can be a bit of a headache.
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Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2023
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The market for Swiss watches is in a bit of a free fall.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2024
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The first homemade piece to be hung up was a bit of a prophecy.
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Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Sep. 2023
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Careers go up and down, and mine was on a bit of a downslide at that point.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
22 July 2024
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Yes, the Niners’ secondary is a bit of a mess right now.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2024
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From Chuck Schilken: Caitlin Clark had a bit of a rough weekend.
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Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2024
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The circumstances of the event that brought it all to a halt are still a bit of a mystery.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2024
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The only thing that’s a bit of a bummer is the cutting board lid.
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Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
8 Aug. 2024
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That said, his choice for this year’s Met Gala comes as a bit of a surprise.
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Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
6 May 2024
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Water slides are fun, but if your child can’t climb the wall to reach the slide, the fun is a bit of a moot point.
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Chauntel Brusie,
Parents,
7 June 2024
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There will soon be a new spot for your morning cup of joe, but with a bit of a twist.
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Abigail Rosenthal,
Houston Chronicle,
15 Sep. 2020
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That design has stood the test of time, though the lure is arguably a bit of a sleeper.
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Joe Cermele,
Field & Stream,
4 Jan. 2024
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The Philippines scene Group A is a bit of a glorious mess.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 July 2023
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The old road to Taito was a bit of a nightmare, unpaved and strewn with rocks and potholes.
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Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
30 Sep. 2024
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Keep in mind the spray is somewhat oily and can leave a bit of a residue feeling on your skin.
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Jack Byram,
Health,
14 July 2023
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And, the tulle fabric and off-shoulder design seem to add a bit of a fairy-tale feel to it.
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Samantha Booth,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2023
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It's been a bit of a rough PR week for video meeting and chat platform Zoom.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
11 Aug. 2023
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In the first year of HISA’s existence, the place where the turf meets the surf has become a bit of a teacher’s pet.
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Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2023
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Cars had a bit of a rough time using the street because of the trees and broken branches.
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Amanda Kaufman,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 Aug. 2023
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Flamme Burger, which faces Fire by the Monon next, has proven a bit of a titan killer thus far.
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The Indianapolis Star,
28 Mar. 2024
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The boardwalk is a bit of a fraught landmark for the Fisher-Conklin clan.
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Erica Gonzales,
ELLE,
23 July 2023
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And that TikTok group is like a bit of a cult following too.
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Angela Watercutter,
WIRED,
2 July 2024
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However, the rental shop is a bit of a hike through the village to reach the main gondola.
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Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2024
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