how is

phrase

—used to ask someone whether he or she likes something or if something is good
How is the soup?

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So how is that going to limit his ability to play the position and play the game? — Zach Berman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 As for how is the rest of the royal family is taking their return? — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026 So how is the Dolphins’ mission to be strong in the trenches going through three days of training camp? — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Plus, how is someone going to say no to a movie featuring Jordan, Adria Arjona and Kenneth Branagh? — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for how is

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“How is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20is. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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