chestnut
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It sort of looks like a fuzzy seed from a chestnut tree.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
That brings us to this old chestnut: Do you claim at 62, or later?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
The old chestnut of the England team not wanting it enough, not having enough pride or passion, cannot be seen here.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The Meta boss appeared in a dark suit and gray tie, his signature chestnut curls slightly mussed, darting occasional nervous looks at the jury and the 20-year-old plaintiff, who sat in the courtroom gallery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
The eldest pulled the pins from her hair, shaking out the thick, chestnut waves that fell to her waist.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
The charms of those “Mystery!” chestnuts resided largely in heroes who were, if not rigid, then regularly, reliably eccentric.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
He talks about a recent lunch he made: soup with chestnuts.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026
In the Old City, home to a small but vibrant Christian community and several important churches, red baubles hang from some trees, shopkeepers have put up Christmas decorations and street vendors peddle warm chestnuts.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
Kwon, 30, handily won with a chestnut tiramisu whipped together from chestnuts, milk, coffee and a package of biscuits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
The meats were followed by flaming puddings and bowls of wassail, chestnuts, and apples.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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