Example Sentences

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Buc-ee’s sells thousands of private-label snacks, including housemade jerkies and caramel-coated corn puffs, a beloved treat known as Beaver Nuggets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Kroenke’s teams, including the Rams, Nuggets, and Avalanche, have won multiple championships over the past five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Anthony Edwards claimed 30 points and 10 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves fought back from 19 points down to win 119-114 at the Denver Nuggets and level their series at 1-1.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Because the Lakers won the tiebreaker over the Nuggets, they would get the higher seed over Denver if the two teams finish with identical records.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Nuggets of keen observation and odd tidbits about the ancient world glint in it, too.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith