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Example Sentences

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The other reason was we were hammers and so we saw everything as a nail.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Earlier attempts to solve this problem involved adding conductive materials such as carbon nanotubes or metallic particles to nail polish.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

After later watching Pedretti nail her role in “You” as Love Quinn, a wealthy, charismatic chef who hides a psychopathic nature, Alloway was convinced of her star power.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“It’s just, if you will, another nail in the coffin of us standing in the world.”

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

He lifts a board, takes a nail from his tool belt, lines it up with the frame.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz