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nutshell

[nuht-shel] / ˈnʌtˌʃɛl /








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There, in a nutshell, is the dilemma around English identity: a mayor seeking to bring her community together but nervous that the nation's flag could be seen as divisive.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The critique, in a nutshell: Gilgeous-Alexander, aka SGA, is a little too excellent to be exciting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The summit "in a nutshell, will be an opportunity to emphasise that Europe's security is a 360-degree challenge", said a senior EU official.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

So in a nutshell it’s a very affordable rent.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The dress was nothing if not governessy, and brown as a nutshell, too, although it was too big to be crammed into one.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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