two-bit

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Recent Examples of two-bit The genre-bender, about a two-bit criminal loser who stumbles upon his superpowers and learns to care about humanity, became Italy’s 2016 sleeper hit, pulling in 1 million admissions locally before launching from dozens of festivals and selling widely around the world. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 July 2024 Just a speck in the elaborate web of scandal that seized Anaheim city government, to be sure, but a textbook case of how two-bit tyranny can strangle a righteous American Dream. Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024 In so doing, the state has taken a wholly worthwhile cause — the cause of individual choice — and sullied it with an unlovely combination of hypocrisy and two-bit protectionism. The Editors, National Review, 7 May 2024 This is not a local two-bit show, this is the best of the best of the best. Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024 The 2017 bull market had vaulted crypto into the mainstream, but also given rise to outrageous scams and exposed many of the industry’s leading figures as two-bit hucksters—or worse. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 17 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-bit
Adjective
  • From this point on, first-class seats are in compartments, while second-class seats are airline-style.
    Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • In too many places, women remain second-class citizens.
    World Economic Forum, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The Rome of Gladiator II is purposefully over the top, using the backdrop of the ancient world as a way to examine how petty people have always been.
    Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Seeing Kwon land a deflating chest kick on Sam, Axel abandons his petty fight with Miguel and shifts his target.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • While Holmes won’t be behind the wheel, Hettinger Racing isn’t settling for second-rate talent.
    Greg Engle, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The Trojans still had few postseason options available to them beyond a second-rate bowl game.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The Brazilian star was expected to be in a one-horse race for the sport's highest indvidual accolade and become the first man from his country to win it since Kaka in 2007.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Each table is decorated with a snowman candle holder to drive the theme home on a one-horse open sleigh.
    Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
Adjective
  • The company continues to invest in environmentally sustainable solutions, including auxiliary power units and LED lighting upgrades.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Artemio Muniz, chairman of the Federation of Hispanic Republicans, a Texas GOP auxiliary group, said Hispanic voters will weigh the Atlantic report against Mayra Guillén's defense of Trump.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • First fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle.
    Michelle Williams, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • One official added that the US had seen indications of secondary explosions, a common result of striking facilities housing large quantities of ammunition and weapons.
    Lauren Kent, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Two-bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-bit. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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