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kernel

[kur-nl] / ˈkɜr nl /


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So both of them have a kernel of truth, but none of it is the full truth.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

“A competent security researcher could go their whole life without finding a Linux kernel vulnerability,” Carlini said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Malhees said in his post that the restriction “hurts” but offered his followers and supporters a kernel of truth: “You can block a passport. You cannot block a voice.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 13, 2026

Scenes of Redford and Hoffman taking phone calls and scribbling down notes, or poring over library slips in desperate search of a kernel of a lead, were thrilling.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2026

No, he don’t, I think—as my anxiety kernel starts to heat up.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

There are also mini Bowser cauldrons capable of holding five to 11 kernels of popcorn.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2026

Some chains are testing organic kernels, lower-salt offerings and alternative cooking oils.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 13, 2026

“You can achieve a gorgeous slightly umami and sweet flavor by blending steamed or canned sweet corn kernels with oat milk and straining it,” she explains.

From Salon Jan. 17, 2026

The parasitic isopod Zeaione everta has raised structures on the female's back that resemble popped corn kernels.

From Science Daily Nov. 2, 2025

Seth went over and scooped some kernels for Goldilocks.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Time was the great millstone, which ground us to dust like kerneled wheat.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

The sun was just setting when the captain and Chris reappeared bearing gourds full of smoking fish, and sweet sugary yams, and ears of curious small kernelled Indian corn.

From The Boy Chums in the Forest or Hunting for Plume Birds in the Florida Everglades by Davis, J. Watson




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