nut
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When the allegations were published in a 2019 book she wrote, the Republican billionaire called Carroll a "nut job" and claimed she had fabricated her case.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
One way to understand molecular handedness is to think about a screw and a nut.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
I love salty, earthy, nutty and bittersweet toppings, like nut butters, funky cheeses and dark chocolate.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
“People don’t eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables to maintain their physical and mental health,” said Clayson, a self-described health nut.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Asta perched on the table as a squirrel and toyed with a nut.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
A Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods such as vegetables, olive oil, and nuts, along with moderate amounts of fish and dairy.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
This is an uncomplicated yarn about a man prying open his heart and nudging other hard nuts to do the same.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Chinese nuts and bolts quicker than Usain Bolt.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Head to the grocery store and you’ll find pickle-flavored chips, nuts and pretzels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Dropping their bows on the stones, he snatched the nuts from Torak’s hand and squatted on his haunches.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
"What comes next is the execution risk. There's a lot of details still to be nutted out."
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Before even making it to the next left, we were pulled over by the PO-PO, who then called for back up and nutted up on us with an additional 6 cop cars!
From Time Magazine Archive
They are that already—and it's patent-lock nutted throughout, and the engine is that new kind that interlocks.
From The Motormaniacs by Lloyd Osbourne
BST14:17 58 min: Bordeaux reply by going close themselves, Saivet nutting the ball into the sidenetting after racing in front of Liverpool defenders to meet a corner at the near post.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 17, 2015
This was slapstick stuff and Houghton delivered the perfect punchline by nutting the ball into net from 12 yards.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 1, 2012
When the Zuni men had their wives and children established on the nutting grounds they returned to their fields.
From Time Magazine Archive
The nearest spot where the business of nutting could be carried on with much success, was a large hazel-copse, on the side of a hill, at the upper end of the valley.
From The Squirrels and other animals Illustrations of the habits and instincts of many of the smaller British quadrupeds by George Waring
For in that time of the year there comes the nutting season, when country folk take joy in being abroad in the hazel thickets, gathering the bright brown fruits of the hazel bushes.
From The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Howard Pyle
