nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel 
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
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That, in a nutshell, explains why Californians have been jousting over water for the state’s entire 174-year history.
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 15 June 2024
In a nutshell, numerous studies examining coverage of social protests—including both left-wing and right-wing protests, as well as a wide range of issue protests—have isolated common characteristics of relevant news stories.
—Douglas M. McLeod, Scientific American, 10 June 2024
The plan in a nutshell: Multiply and improve revenue streams to bolster farm balance sheets.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 30 May 2024
In a nutshell, Democrats are getting hammered on immigration, as polls continue to show more voters say former President Donald Trump and Republicans are better able to control the flow at the border.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 15 June 2024
In a nutshell, numerous studies examining coverage of social protests—including both left-wing and right-wing protests, as well as a wide range of issue protests—have isolated common characteristics of relevant news stories.
—Douglas M. McLeod, Scientific American, 10 June 2024
The plan in a nutshell: Multiply and improve revenue streams to bolster farm balance sheets.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 30 May 2024
In a nutshell, Democrats are getting hammered on immigration, as polls continue to show more voters say former President Donald Trump and Republicans are better able to control the flow at the border.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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