in a nutshell
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There, in a nutshell, is the dilemma around English identity: a mayor seeking to bring her community together but nervous that the nation's flag could be seen as divisive.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
That, in a nutshell, explains the chasm between an ebullient stock market and anxious public.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
So in a nutshell it’s a very affordable rent.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
And that, in a nutshell, is how Grace and her boyfriend broke up.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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