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gnarly

[nahr-lee] / ˈnɑr li /


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Gnarly winds forced the Weekend 1 set to be canceled entirely.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Since then, they have scored further chart hits such as Gabriela, Internet Girl and Gnarly, and released two EPs.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Gnarly as it may look for a time, don’t rush to bid the old plant farewell.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

"Gnarly crash today, but I’m OK," McQuinn wrote.

From Fox News • Jan. 14, 2022

Gnarly old live-oaks spread their branches like a canopy over everything, while the sea-green moss hung from every limb and twig, excluding the light and lazily waving with every vagrant breeze.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy




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