nut

Example Sentences

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"This is the blueprint of my life," said the actor, a lifelong aeroplane nut, who narrates the story.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Interest rates on CDs were probably looking pretty good at the time, so you put the whole nut in at once and let it ride.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Pistachio trees account for more than 22% of tree nut bearing acres in California — only beaten by the state’s $5.66 billion almond industry.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Experts say while some food allergies may be outgrown, such as egg and milk, it is far less likely for nut, sesame and fish.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The rare nut, Our Father calls him, a thing, a seed to be cracked.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver