nest

Example Sentences

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If the market drops just as you’re starting to withdraw money in retirement, it can put a real dent in your nest egg.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Will this prevent lots of Americans’ nest eggs from getting involved in companies that do not inspire the boring confidence of the market?

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

At its height, 85 firefighters battled the blaze but despite challenging conditions, they were able to protect the nest.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I get what she’s doing here: Part of motherhood is trusting that if you do it right, your child will have no problem leaving the nest.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

My blood gets hot, making me tremble, and a buzzing starts in my ears, like a nest of angry hornets has been released.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam