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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
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.