to think

phrase

—used to express surprise or shock
To think (that) he lied to you!
To think, all we needed to do was to wait a few more days.

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There is much to discover and much to think about when watching British creative Theo Rollason‘s Queer Edward II. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 The only reason to think this may be a game is if the Cowboys are asleep, and Jalon Daniels has some success running the ball. — Mac Engel october 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 Kayleen’s move also gave us time to think carefully about what Mojang needs in its next leader. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 Sportsbooks seem to think this will be an easy win for the Cowboys, giving them an almost double-digit spread to cover. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to think

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“To think.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20think. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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