hornet

Example Sentences

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The judges said when they directed the temple officials to produce complete files and records relating to the repair of the idols, "little did we realise, that we were in fact opening a hornet's nest".

From BBC

Should I be worried about the Asian hornet's arrival in Northern Ireland?

From BBC

The mayor of Aurillac, Pierre Mathonier, was reported as saying that Asian hornets threatening a beehive may have been the catalyst for the attack.

From BBC

This feeling of certainty and Scotland sit as well together as a hornets' nest and a big stick.

From BBC

“Political leaders are all afraid of poking the hornet’s nest and taking a stand.”

From Los Angeles Times