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nestle

[nes-uhl] / ˈnɛs əl /


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She uses tweezers to nestle the roasted halves on a swirl of verdant puree, then tops it off with crispy fried leaves.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

“You can nestle under a blanket and watch the storms on the mountains,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

When he reached 84, he went past Hobbs' Ashes tally of 3,636 to nestle behind Bradman, then went to three figures with a paddle off Bethell for three.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2026

Then my husband and I will nestle in.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2025

My fingers nestle into the curve of her body, drawing her to me and guiding her through the crowd at the same time.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

As he nestles into its body, we see the primal need most animals, including humans, have for touch, for embrace.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2026

Sometimes that summary nestles within internal stirrings, like the goosebumps produced by the opening chords of Jane’s Addiction’s “Ocean Size” when Sydney Chandler’s Wendy realizes she can speak to the xemomorphs.

From Salon Dec. 14, 2025

Handcrafted from an 18th-century original, this grater nestles neatly in a bowl for shredding cheese or vegetables.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 20, 2025

Adeeb Mazal is part of the emergency team in his northern Israeli village, which nestles right next to the imposing border wall with Lebanon.

From BBC Oct. 12, 2023

I lie back and put my legs up on the bed, and she nestles into her spot beneath my arm.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

With our burgers and margaritas in hand, my boyfriend and I nestled into our seats in the center 300 section, which gave us a clear, unobstructed view of the stage.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

At an estate nestled in New York’s Hudson Valley, a group of high achievers gathered to talk about the sacrifices and disappointments that can come with success.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

My earliest memories of slurping those warm, squiggly noodles are from sick days spent nestled under the sheets in my childhood bedroom.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Home to more than 115,000 residents, Manshiyet Nasser is a predominantly Coptic Christian neighbourhood nestled beneath the Mokattam hill and facing Cairo's historic Citadel.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

He struck the stone against the rim of his monocle, raining sparks over the hearth kindling—once, twice, three times, until the sparks nestled into the tinder and began to grow into flames.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

In the oven, the liquid reduces into something richer, the dumplings nestling into a creamy, deeply savory sauce that edges toward casserole territory.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

In 2010, Kings of Leon were forced to cut short a performance in St Louis, Missouri, after a flock of pigeons nestling above the stage took a dislike to their act.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2026

One unexpected finding was that warmer extremes were linked to heavier fledging weights during the nestling stage.

From Science Daily Mar. 12, 2026

We explore historic and natural sights in Lisbon and nearby, including the breathtaking hills nestling the palaces of Sintra.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

The fierce nestling clenches her talons on air.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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