nonsense
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The boneheaded prediction is a sports hack’s loyal companion, and the reliable move is to ignore it, carry on, hope we all get mad about some other nonsense and forget it happened.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
This is pseudo-scientific nonsense, but it’s also dangerous.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
“Not at all – didn t see the press here 😬 and journalists write a lot of nonsense anyways,” she replied.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Australian film star Rebel Wilson dismissed as "nonsense" claims she had bullied women on the set of her directorial debut film "The Deb", as she gave evidence in a Sydney court on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“No, no, nonsense, Lizzy. I desire you to stay where you are.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing nonsense
"Eleven," Vocabulary from the short story
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"Eleven," Vocabulary from the short story
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