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nest

[nest] / nɛst /


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That’s smart—both can take a sneaky but surprisingly large bite out of future nest eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

You can show your family all the ways they can invest money at a young age and build a nest egg for their future.

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

Still, my insides squirmed like I’d swallowed a nest of live spiders, and I could feel my hands trembling.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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