nuts and bolts
Example Sentences
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Theo Francis covers how U.S. companies work behind the scenes: executive pay, perks, workplace and retirement, accounting, disclosure — the nuts and bolts most people don't see.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Consider the personal-finance nuts and bolts involved in that kind of situation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
His focus on nuts and bolts makes him a popular blue governor in a very red state.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
If he is hiding any nuts and bolts under those blonde locks of his, Haaland did prove he was still human by missing a couple of chances to complete his hat-trick.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
As the wheel began to turn, loose nuts and bolts and a couple of wrenches rained from its hub and spokes.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
