nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel 
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
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That’s the endearing nature of Fleming’s work in a nutshell.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
In a nutshell, the parcel is environmentally sensitive land.
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In a nutshell, wastewater recycling works by first physically filtering the water, then subjecting it to reverse osmosis, and finally purifying it with ultraviolet light.
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That, in a nutshell, is what Sunday’s win might do for the sport in America.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
In a nutshell, the parcel is environmentally sensitive land.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
In a nutshell, wastewater recycling works by first physically filtering the water, then subjecting it to reverse osmosis, and finally purifying it with ultraviolet light.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
That, in a nutshell, is what Sunday’s win might do for the sport in America.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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