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nutshell

[nuht-shel] / ˈnʌtˌʃɛl /








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The critique, in a nutshell: Gilgeous-Alexander, aka SGA, is a little too excellent to be exciting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

In a nutshell: My son-in-law plays piano and doesn’t make much money.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The summit "in a nutshell, will be an opportunity to emphasise that Europe's security is a 360-degree challenge", said a senior EU official.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Exhilarating, high octane, entertaining - this was the modern brand of rugby which made the Six Nations so captivating in an 80-minute nutshell.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In a nutshell, both of my parents believed that sports were the best way to keep all of us kids disciplined and continuing to learn outside of the classroom.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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