nesting

British

/ ˈnɛstɪŋ /

noun

the tendency to arrange one's immediate surroundings, such as a work station, to create a place where one feels secure, comfortable, or in control

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This nesting season, the pair raised two eaglets — Sandy and Luna — who successfully fledged.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

In the report they published following their visit, they highlighted damage to turtle nesting sites, bird habitats and the local dunes.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Perkins described the process, which is licensed by Natural England, as "a sort of sticking plaster" that will work "until we can get better natural nesting in place".

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Yet there’s a turducken of ironies nesting in the response to Mr. Trump’s firings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

I kept imagining five of him, only different in size, like a good-looking set of nesting dolls.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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