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nonsense

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


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"I think that's nonsense, if I can put it bluntly."

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Commentators often suggest that left-handed batters are more attractive on the eye and I've always thought that must be nonsense!

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Other tennis countries don’t have this kind of nonsense.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

And they are doing so with their usual brand of nonsense and … er … “alternative facts.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

It was nonsense of course, and I opened the door.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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