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nonsense

[non-sens, -suhns] / ˈnɒn sɛns, -səns /


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In a post on Instagram, before the Green Party had confirmed its investigation to the BBC, Speitan said: "I reject all defamatory and nonsense claims made about me."

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

“We know if you’re putting a good woman in your life and cutting out some of the nonsense, you’re probably taking care of yourself a little better,” Villani says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

As for which nonsense Kimmel is referring to, take your pick.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026

“There’s a lot of nonsense out there,” Davis said, “and the real story is almost always more interesting.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

“You need to leave that writing nonsense alone, boy. Ain’t gonna get you nowhere but confused.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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