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nutshell

[nuht-shel] / ˈnʌtˌʃɛl /








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"In a nutshell, anything that's not in the Annex 1 directives, the court is basically saying we're not interested in hearing that," Prof Murray told the BBC.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But this sorry idea is British industrial decline in a nutshell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The summit "in a nutshell, will be an opportunity to emphasise that Europe's security is a 360-degree challenge", said a senior EU official.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

So in a nutshell it’s a very affordable rent.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

In a nutshell, both of my parents believed that sports were the best way to keep all of us kids disciplined and continuing to learn outside of the classroom.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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