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One farmer in Scotland, where the eagles were reintroduced in 1975, said those in Exmoor should fight plans "tooth and nail" or risk losing lambs to the birds.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The fancy vivid blue-green diamond is triangular in shape and "the size of the nail on your smallest finger" according to Fawcett.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“He hit the nail on the head with this message and delivery,” said Jesse Kanson-Benanav, executive director of Abundant Housing Massachusetts, a Yimby group in the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

There is little scientific evidence that oral biotin helps hair or nail growth in people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Leigh the Bard tapped her metallic nail on her chin.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova