gnat

Example Sentences

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The novel opens by describing a local gnat infestation that seems to have spread to the writing, because all the words containing “nat” have been given a silent “g,” as in “extermignate” and “gnaturally.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Harvard-Westlake opened a 19-point lead in the second quarter, but Mack became like a troublesome gnat in the third quarter, drawing fouls and scoring 12 points to lead a comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Use sticky yellow traps in the pot to reduce the gnat population.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2023

It was as if Kardashian was using her well-manicured hands to gently wave away a gnat.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2022

Then he said, "If a gnat lands on me, it will knock me over."

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar