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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This is the pro-bitcoin argument for the strategic reserve in a nutshell.
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Sam Lyman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In a nutshell, Gibson’s thoughts reflect how everyone associated with the Hornets feels about Walker’s return, which has injected a behind-the-scenes boost that can’t necessarily be measured.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2025
In a nutshell, the shocks use low damping forces when the vehicle is traveling in a high frequency environment, like on long stretches of smooth road, but use high damping forces when traveling in a low frequency area like a road with a lot of bumps or sharp corners.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
That might be Arteta’s football philosophy in a nutshell.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Sam Lyman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In a nutshell, Gibson’s thoughts reflect how everyone associated with the Hornets feels about Walker’s return, which has injected a behind-the-scenes boost that can’t necessarily be measured.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2025
In a nutshell, the shocks use low damping forces when the vehicle is traveling in a high frequency environment, like on long stretches of smooth road, but use high damping forces when traveling in a low frequency area like a road with a lot of bumps or sharp corners.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
That might be Arteta’s football philosophy in a nutshell.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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