nest

Example Sentences

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A Level 1 decision is a no-brainer—for example, putting up a nest box on a garden tree.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

"There would have been loads of nesting birds in there and lots of nest building, it's devastating."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Now compare that with the retiree unfortunate enough to stop working in October 1968 and start spending down his or her nest egg when markets were also in a funk.

From Barron's • Apr. 19, 2026

Retiring at 59, your broad aim would be to ensure your retirement nest egg lasts into your late 80s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“Unless you stumble across a nest of gator eggs,” Rashawn added.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith