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nonsense

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


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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

In 1996, physicist Alan Sokal published a hoax article full of trendy academic nonsense in the journal Social Text.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"They shouldn't have to face this nonsense," he said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Life was confusing enough at fifteen, so I never pursued it when people mentioned these nonexistent places, and now here was my own uncle saying the same nonsense.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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