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nonsense

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


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For the passionate crowd of immersive enthusiasts who may want to experience “The Pineapple” and are worried I just spoiled the show, I call nonsense.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

We can all use more joyous nonsense, including musicians who simply want to add more harmony to the world.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

Kushner repeated much of Witkoff’s nonsense, saying that the point of negotiations is to produce a “win-win,” including some sort of favor that fulfills Russia’s “aspirations.”

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

"The idea that somehow all the jobs are going to be eliminated or removed -- that's just nonsense," Huang told the G20 technology ministers.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

The sophisticated Griswold worried that too many intelligent citizens were being duped by what he considered ghostly nonsense.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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