nit

Example Sentences

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But the Surge’s bylaws are clear that no nit be left unpicked, and so we have to quibble with his framing.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2026

The key is using a nit comb to remove all the lice and eggs from the hair at the end of the treatment.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

But in a standout performance, that was perhaps the only nit one could pick.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2022

The nit he chose to pick was the number 4, which Vick had rendered as IV.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2021

My heart leaped into my throat, an' fur a min nit I hadna a word, fur I saw summat wui up, though I couldna tell what it wur.

From "Surly Tim" A Lancashire Story by Burnett, Frances Hodgson