in a nutshell

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: in a very brief statement

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All of nature in a nutshell Environmental DNA offers a new form of ecosystem monitoring. — Jenny Whilde, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 Cheap-looking hardware, sheet mirrors, vessel sinks, and accent walls, in a nutshell. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 That, in a nutshell, describes a type of IT attack known as token theft. — Paul Blough, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026

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