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nonsensical

[non-sen-si-kuhl] / nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl /


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It didn’t matter that “Cars” was the studio’s worst-received film to date, or that its worldbuilding was so nonsensical it would become a sticking point for viewers over the next 20 years.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

So she was well outside of her comfort zone on this May afternoon when she had to improvise a pitch for a made-up, nonsensical product called a “hammer humidifier.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"The idea that a highly resourced inquiry was hampered by a no comment interview is nonsensical," he said.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The scenario mostly serves as a reminder that despite the nonsensical choices leaders may be making, markets will find a way to adjust coherently with higher prices.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

These recountings were always garbled, and often either nonsensical or downright false.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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