gnat
Example Sentences
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As in both earlier games in this series, the Thunder treated a Lakers lead like a pesky gnat, swatting it away with a casual flick as if it never existed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
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
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
"Well, don't follow me. I've no more idea than a gnat where I'm headin'." "Silence," whispered the prince, with a turn of his head.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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