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nonsense

[non-sens, -suhns] / ˈnɒn sɛns, -səns /


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"I spoke to the guy and he said the accusation was total nonsense," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He also called concerns that AI will decimate jobs worldwide "complete nonsense".

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Let’s see if the Pomona Unified School District, which pays thousands of dollars to support its schools’ athletic program, is going to act and stop this nonsense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

To providers themselves, however, this is condescending, victim-blaming nonsense.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

“Bah! No. It is some nonsense belonging to the children. A book of poetry, translated from the German. Pure rubbish, in my opinion.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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