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nonsense

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


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This was nonsense, and Graham knew it; oil played little role in anything concerning Syria at the time.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

Of Filmer’s theory of “patriarchal monarchy,” Locke opined that “there was never so much glib nonsense put together in well-sounding English.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

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

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

But unlike Ness, who did have real crime to deal with, the justifications Vance and Miller deploy are baseless nonsense.

From Salon Jun. 5, 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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