How to Use nutshell in a Sentence

nutshell

noun
  • In a nutshell, an appraisal entails a lot of research and work, Higgins says.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 6 May 2021
  • There was Bienchen in a nutshell: cute as the dickens but equipped with lacerating teeth.
    Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2021
  • So, in a nutshell, that was a difference in philosophy.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2024
  • In a nutshell, this path is a battle between Congress and the president.
    Zack Friedman, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021
  • In a nutshell, the brain is connected to the gut through a two-way communication system called the vagus nerve.
    The Conversation, oregonlive, 3 Apr. 2021
  • And that's the show in a nutshell: a buddy comedy thrown in the middle of a high-stakes international thriller.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2021
  • And that, in a nutshell, is the reason the show will continue to court polarizing celebrities to take the helm: ratings.
    Washington Post, 6 May 2021
  • In a nutshell, this involves exposing blocks of loose regolith to ultra-high-frequency microwaves.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 11 July 2024
  • In a nutshell, this true-crime Netflix documentary examines how far one mom will go in a quest to solve her daughter's murder.
    Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2021
  • That, in a nutshell, is the origin story of two new subscription wine clubs launching this spring with the goal of fostering diversity in the industry.
    Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2021
  • That in a nutshell is the invitation posed by the museum’s new contemporary art installation.
    Steven Litt, cleveland, 18 Apr. 2021
  • That, in a nutshell, is why class actions are a crucial tool for holding companies accountable, and why forced arbitration is almost always not in consumers’ best interest.
    Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2021
  • That, in a nutshell, explains why Californians have been jousting over water for the state’s entire 174-year history.
    Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 15 June 2024
  • That, in a nutshell, explains another dynamic that is exacerbating the shortages in the semiconductor supply chain.
    Nicolás Rivero, Quartz, 5 May 2021
  • In a nutshell, here are 12 lessons from the two cities: 1.
    Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2021
  • What is the plot of Where the Crawdads Sing in a nutshell?
    Radhika Seth, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2022
  • And that’s kind of like been my life’s work in a nutshell.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Jan. 2024
  • In a nutshell: Jess is broke, alone and needs a fresh start.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022
  • That, in a nutshell, is how the United States got Texas.
    Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2021
  • And that, in a nutshell, is what AimHire works to prevent.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The end of the first half was the Patriots’ season in a nutshell.
    Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022
  • That, in a nutshell, is what just happened with Cigna over the last two weeks.
    David Wainer, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2023
  • In a nutshell, that’s the reason the Ducks won at Matthew Knight Arena.
    oregonlive, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Finishing the play with style points added: The Schwartz way in a nutshell.
    Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
  • In a nutshell, yes, there are six lessons, and each one is taught by one of the biggest adult stars in the world.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2022
  • In a nutshell: Twelve-year-old Maxine Chen has her sights set on the Olympics.
    NBC News, 27 May 2021
  • This is the magic of that neo-vintage sweet spot in a nutshell.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
  • And that's the Colliers in a nutshell: doing their own thing and planting seeds along the way.
    Keia Mastrianni, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
  • In a nutshell, the bigger the discount, the less a fund needs to earn to cover the dividend.
    Michael Foster, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • In a nutshell: People like working less for the same pay.
    Jena McGregor, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023

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