gnat
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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
“That was one of the most impressive plays I’ve ever seen a player make,” Saban said, comparing it to a cow flicking off a gnat.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023
It was as if Kardashian was using her well-manicured hands to gently wave away a gnat.
From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2022
"Very well. Even my brother couldn't tilt any worse than these others. Master, bring out the quintain, Tommen wants to be a gnat."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing gnat
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Vocabulary from Readings, Unit 6
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