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nugget

[nuhg-it] / ˈnʌg ɪt /


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“I’ve searched imagery of every kind from every facility. I’ve looked up tax records for anything that might have some nugget of information.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Then, scroll to the bottom to see how all the teams stack up, and discover a nugget of trivia for each team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“I had no idea that eating a 10-piece chicken nugget on a roller coaster would be a national headline, but here we are,” Ferrell told Fox 8 News in Cleveland.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In other words, the urge to order a plate of buttered noodles or a perfectly crisp chicken nugget isn’t childish.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Even the citric acid that keeps the nugget “fresh” is made from corn.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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