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nonsense

[non-sens, -suhns] / ˈnɒn sɛns, -səns /


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“We know if you’re putting a good woman in your life and cutting out some of the nonsense, you’re probably taking care of yourself a little better,” Villani says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

For the passionate crowd of immersive enthusiasts who may want to experience “The Pineapple” and are worried I just spoiled the show, I call nonsense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Huang has previously said the notion that AI "is going to be the end of humanity" is "complete nonsense".

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Kushner repeated much of Witkoff’s nonsense, saying that the point of negotiations is to produce a “win-win,” including some sort of favor that fulfills Russia’s “aspirations.”

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

Other familiar songs to help increase verbal awareness include songs with word sub- stitutions or nonsense syllables such as Sarasponda or Supercalifragilisticexpialidocous.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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