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Discover LudwigThe phrase "is of the" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate possession or belonging. Example: The color of the sky is often described as shades of blue. In this sentence, "of the" indicates that the color belongs to or is a part of the sky.
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"Speed is of the essence.
It is of the moment.
Speed is of the essence here.
(Yotam Ottolenghi is of the same mind).
"But time is of the essence".
"Vision is of the utmost importance.
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Speed was of the essence.
Time was of the essence.
The natives are of the Kanaka tribe.
The maps are of the isochrone variety.
The boy was of the latter sensibility.
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