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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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"There would have been loads of nesting birds in there and lots of nest building, it's devastating."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Their pieces stand out for their simplicity, such as a pair of nesting coffee tables made from a single oak branch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“I did the nesting thing for six years,” she shares.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Over time, more bees followed, using these natural cavities inside fossilized bones as ready-made nesting sites.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Their nesting place is flooded. And I guess they want to get warm.”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

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