nut

Example Sentences

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"It's quite easy to make a version of that story where he's a sort of toxic incel male conspiracy theorist nut who you don't really sympathize with," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

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From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But he does stress that it’s a very hard nut to crack with limited upside.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

He first applied in 2020 but was rejected because of eczema and a nut allergy, and that same year had appeared to be mentally unwell and reported hearing voices, the court heard.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

I did the best I could for a small, nearsighted kid and each year got to be a little tougher nut to crack.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam