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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

Creating collages is almost a compulsion, a way for Jarmusch to escape from the world and nestle into self-reflection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025

I nestle the viola and bow back in the case.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

“Always,” Ms. Korsgaard wryly notes of the Russian émigré, “order nestles side by side with ardor.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

The first comes, not surprisingly, from San Marino – the independent microstate that nestles inside north-central Italy.

From BBC ● May 9, 2025

A man at a party is allowed to hold a baby, which cries as soon as it nestles into his arms.

From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2023

My head nestles in the curve behind her neck; my knees pull up to fit the space behind hers.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

The secondary bedroom is a special spot, too, as it’s nestled in a corner of the unit, offering additional sunlight and another walk-in closet.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Their boxer, Gus, was nestled in his usual spot at the foot of their bed when a glass door shattered in their sunroom.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

She loved Caló des Moro, a beach nestled between steep cliffs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

The brand has found itself nestled within that pursuit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

The Tillermans slept in Claire’s trailer, James and Maybeth on the second bunk, Sammy among the nestled pile of terriers, Dicey on the floor.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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

The study shows wildebeest frequently crisscross the Sand River and the areas surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, even though they avoid forested areas nestling the camp due to the risk of predators.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025

You’ll see egrets and herons in the tidal wetlands of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge and perhaps even snowy plovers nestling in the dunes or pecking for insects in the wet sand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024

Wigan’s eight-point deduction at the start of the season has left them nestling in mid-table, but they have failed to win any of their last three home games, including Friday’s 1-1 draw against Cheltenham.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2024

Suddenly, he caught sight of me, a little mouse, nestling in my grandmother's hand.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl




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