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One-touch passing, neat flicks, a few nutmegs and intelligent movement saw Spain cause England so many problems that by half-time, with the Lionesses' trailing 1-0, it felt like a bit of a let-off.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2023

However, it's complex flavor does taste like the very best combination of cinnamon, nutmegs, and cloves, hence its all-inclusive labeling.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2022

He then nutmegs a second challenger before taking off and sliding past two more defenders and the goalkeeper.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2021

Jesus nutmegs Vertonghen beautifully, but Kompany comes over to collect the ball and shove it out of bounds, while Jesus falls theatrically.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2018

He was grating nutmegs, cautiously sprinkling in cloves, and breaking up cinnamon bark.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes