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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.
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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
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
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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
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In too many places, women remain second-class citizens.World Economic Forum, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Despite the emotional celebration, the Raptors’ Global Ambassador still had some petty energy to put into the air.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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There is a long tradition of petty smuggling in the region.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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While Holmes won’t be behind the wheel, Hettinger Racing isn’t settling for second-rate talent.Greg Engle, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The Trojans still had few postseason options available to them beyond a second-rate bowl game.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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The company continues to invest in environmentally sustainable solutions, including auxiliary power units and LED lighting upgrades.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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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
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But few buyers are making desktop gaming a primary or even secondary reason for buying any Mac.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The bond, which would be funded through a secondary property tax, would help the city with projects such as a $97 million new public safety headquarters and a new $30 million training facility for public safety personnel.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Two-bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-bit. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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