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nonsensical

[non-sen-si-kuhl] / nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl /


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“Archer’s constant legal issues and flailing business operations have left it no choice but to resort to invented nonsensical theories,” Spiro said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The majority of the investment in building and deploying Homes.com External link is done, so it’s sort of nonsensical to not play it out.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

So to pull the rug from under him, having made signings on the manager's recommendation, would seem nonsensical.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

In Kirk’s name, they will continue to plod through long, grueling, nonsensical arguments about Egyptian aircraft and Emmanuel Macron, with people who are simply never going to listen.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025

My lecture notes were nonsensical, so I asked Vanessa if I could look at hers.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover