Example Sentences

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Even the alleys looked inviting, with adult-sized nutcrackers casually loitering there instead of the usual muggers.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

Let’s say I’m a Trump-Biden voter with a love of nutcrackers and $250 to spend.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2023

Though the exact details vary depending on who you ask, it’s mostly agreed upon that nutcrackers were created uptown in the 1990s.

From New York Times • May 28, 2022

Research has shown they have excellent memory and recover more cached seeds than other types of jays or nutcrackers, but the seeds that go uncollected are left to germinate.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022

When you sat around with people, regular people with teacups and nutcrackers, they just wanted to get to know you.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye