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chestnut

[ches-nuht, -nuht] / ˈtʃɛsˌnʌt, -nət /














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Investors are returning from the long weekend with some optimism as that old chestnut — hopes for an Iran peace pact — is helping push bond yields lower and stock futures higher.

From MarketWatch May 26, 2026

St. Francis, unmistakable from his tonsure, his chestnut robe and his stigmata, looks lovingly at the Christ Child.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

The Meta boss appeared in a dark suit and gray tie, his signature chestnut curls slightly mussed, darting occasional nervous looks at the jury and the 20-year-old plaintiff, who sat in the courtroom gallery.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

The sweet and soft nut plays a large role in traditional mountain cooking and tradition because in places where you couldn’t grow wheat or barley, there were still chestnut trees.

From Salon Jan. 24, 2026

He likes the chestnut beams and chisel marks.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor

"They're grazing on bramble, we're already seeing a bit of an early autumn, and it won't be long before sweet chestnuts are beginning to fall, so there is plenty of food for them."

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

His programming is a kind of wish-list of the new and recent with newly-buffed chestnuts, and it’s worked.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The sweet and nutty aroma of roasted chestnuts, the surprising softness as you take your first bite.

From Salon Jan. 24, 2026

In the Old City, home to a small but vibrant Christian community and several important churches, red baubles hang from some trees, shopkeepers have put up Christmas decorations and street vendors peddle warm chestnuts.

From Barron's Dec. 24, 2025

And the voices fading as the wires popped their sheathings like hot chestnuts.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury




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