gnat

Example Sentences

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The novel opens by describing a local gnat infestation that seems to have spread to the writing, because all the words containing “nat” have been given a silent “g,” as in “extermignate” and “gnaturally.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Harvard-Westlake opened a 19-point lead in the second quarter, but Mack became like a troublesome gnat in the third quarter, drawing fouls and scoring 12 points to lead a comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

But if we ignore the gnat, we’re more likely to swallow the camel.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2023

“Seems to me we’re taking a bazooka to a gnat problem,” he said during the debate.

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2023

"Well, don't follow me. I've no more idea than a gnat where I'm headin'." "Silence," whispered the prince, with a turn of his head.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman