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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a thing of being" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in a philosophical or abstract context, but clarity may be compromised without additional context.
Example: "In her view, love is not just an emotion but a thing of being that defines our existence."
Alternatives: "a state of existence" or "an essence of being."
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The chancellor, George Osborne, makes quite a thing of being tougher on corporations (and the super rich) than Labour was, though the small print is often less reassuring.
"It's just a thing of being a black male in America".
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It's a thing of wonder, isn't it?
A thing of beauty is a joy forever, and it may cost only $300 or $3,000.
Keats wrote, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever".
A thing of beauty was a joy for ever.
Maybe a thing of ugliness is a joy forever.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever (Vol. 2, Page 640).
What a thing to be proud of.
It's a thing of the 80s.' It's not.
"We have made a big thing of being a sailing unit.
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