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Example Sentences

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Instead, nail down the parts that are boring.

From Barron's

Christopher loved his father, but it felt like being nailed down, pinioning them both to the ground.

From Literature

The Herdmans stole everything that wasn’t nailed down, just out of habit.

From Literature

"But with Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys, we're able to nail down that there's nothing there."

From Science Daily

"There's a term called 'RuneScapiness' which is a little bit hard to nail down," game designer Molly Mason told the BBC.

From BBC