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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a thing for the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an object or concept that serves a specific purpose or function related to something else.
Example: "I have a thing for the latest technology trends; I always want to know what's new in the market."
Alternatives: "an item for the" or "a tool for the".
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Editors there seem to have a thing for the workout.
Murdoch could not remember a thing for the Leveson inquiry.
9. Clearly, the man has a thing for the fur and feather set.
"It used to be just a thing for the seniors and juniors.
Of course, maybe Mr. Bush just has a thing for the word.
Kim Kardashian, for instance, clearly has a thing for the letter "K".
The bookstore was founded, in 2003, by Kazu Yamaji, who is thirty-three and has a thing for the Beats.
Bathysphere, from 1995, could be the national anthem of all introverts who have a thing for the sea.
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"It was culturally quite a thing for Tatiana, the mother.
Was that a good thing or a bad thing for the Angels?
I don't think I hardly missed a dance thing or a swim thing for the children.
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