How to Use a bit of a/an in a Sentence

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  • These sheets also aren’t available in twin sizes, which is a bit of a bummer.
    — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
  • However, there is a bit of a tricky dynamic at play here.
    — Jess Craig, Vox, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Figuring out the best face care products for your unique skin type is always a bit of a challenge.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 8 July 2020
  • However, viewers have a bit of a wait before all their questions are answered.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024
  • But operating all these units together in one system has been a bit of a nightmare.
    — Adrienne So, WIRED, 10 Aug. 2024
  • For Delta, the agreement is a bit of a PR win in a challenging summer.
    — Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2024
  • This week's column is a bit of a hodgepodge with businesses, services and new developments featured.
    — Lydia Fletcher, arkansasonline.com, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Former stray looking for a forever home At just one-and-a-half years old, Lucky could still be considered a bit of a puppy herself.
    — The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
  • In the ’90s there was a bit of a resurgence because there was a wave of Afrocentricity, especially in hip-hop culture.
    — Christopher Soto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The heel of these shoes kind of give me a bit of a spring to my step.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
  • In that sense, today was a bit of a shock, even with the sun.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Just a bit of a breeze, near 10 mph at times from the northwest.
    — Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Jesús Brazón says the move to MiMo was a bit of a test for him.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
  • There was O’Doul’s, which launched in 1990 and was a bit of a punchline for many years.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Trying to wrap your head around that can be a bit of a headache.
    — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The market for Swiss watches is in a bit of a free fall.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
  • The first homemade piece to be hung up was a bit of a prophecy.
    — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Careers go up and down, and mine was on a bit of a downslide at that point.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 July 2024
  • Yes, the Niners’ secondary is a bit of a mess right now.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • From Chuck Schilken: Caitlin Clark had a bit of a rough weekend.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
  • The circumstances of the event that brought it all to a halt are still a bit of a mystery.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The only thing that’s a bit of a bummer is the cutting board lid.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
  • That said, his choice for this year’s Met Gala comes as a bit of a surprise.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
  • Water slides are fun, but if your child can’t climb the wall to reach the slide, the fun is a bit of a moot point.
    — Chauntel Brusie, Parents, 7 June 2024
  • There will soon be a new spot for your morning cup of joe, but with a bit of a twist.
    — Abigail Rosenthal, Houston Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2020
  • That design has stood the test of time, though the lure is arguably a bit of a sleeper.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The Philippines scene Group A is a bit of a glorious mess.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 26 July 2023
  • Keep in mind the spray is somewhat oily and can leave a bit of a residue feeling on your skin.
    — Jack Byram, Health, 14 July 2023
  • And, the tulle fabric and off-shoulder design seem to add a bit of a fairy-tale feel to it.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2023
  • It's been a bit of a rough PR week for video meeting and chat platform Zoom.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023

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