Nestor
Americannoun
noun
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Greek myth the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War
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(sometimes not capital) a wise old man; sage
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“We have risked Nestor at 50% for now,” Macquarie says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
BBC Radio London presenter Eddie Nestor has announced he will be stepping away from his role after being diagnosed with cancer.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
"New Zealand had a good strategy and competed very well physically," Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
The Palace of Nestor itself burned to the ground around 1180 BCE.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
Matthias moved to help, and Nestor threw up his arms.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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