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nonsensical

[non-sen-si-kuhl] / nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl /


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The film got three stars from Tim Robey, external at The Telegraph, who notes the film's "action interludes are more nonsensical than scary" and "provide momentary dumb fun when Scott's campfire apocalypse needs waking up".

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

There’s no cash-producing asset under this — it’s just a big derivative onion tied to a nonsensical index.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Frankie invents a new nonsensical insult, calling Molly’s boyfriend Josh “such a customer.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Owens’ arguments are often nonsensical, but because she commands an audience of more than 6 million YouTube subscribers, they have enough power to force the rest of the commentary class to rebut them.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

The country was a single body, with each organ serving its function—to say that Pharaoh exploited the people was therefore as nonsensical as saying that his head “exploited” his hands.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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