nut

Example Sentences

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"It's quite easy to make a version of that story where he's a sort of toxic incel male conspiracy theorist nut who you don't really sympathize with," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

His own seed and nut farm - which had managed to stay open during bushfires and the pandemic - couldn't afford keep its usually popular artisan shop open, even at the weekend.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

But he does stress that it’s a very hard nut to crack with limited upside.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Influencers fill aisles in search of trendy nut butters and overpriced salads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

If it’s for me, I’m a hard nut to crack; and I take it standing up.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker