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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

As for which nonsense Kimmel is referring to, take your pick.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 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," he said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Days passed but the king refused to believe it was nonsense.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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