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the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Recent Examples of kernel
Besides, there’s one more kernel of truth in the swirl of paranoia.
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Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
Kids also love getting to help by spinning the handle to churn the kernels.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
Start with a kernel of an idea and then build from there.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
Kids also love getting to help by spinning the handle to churn the kernels.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
Start with a kernel of an idea and then build from there.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for kernel
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These booze-free craft cocktails made by Curious Elixirs, incorporate herbs, spices, roots and botanicals.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Human Element: Evolving Roles And Collaboration Platform engineering has transcended its technical roots to become an inherently multidisciplinary endeavor.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Even as the core narrative escalates to hardened violence, Poggi and Vinel are careful to maintain a certain delicacy (a fluttering score by electronic musician Ssaliva is a guiding force here).J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Anthropologie will amplify the Celandine launch with social media takeovers across their channels as well as robust Pinterest experiences designed to capture the essence of wanderlust.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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In essence, The Rock is holding WrestleMania 41, its potential main event and all of its top matches in the palm of his hand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The supermodel and her lookalike daughter took the same brief to heart when choosing outfits for Kate’s 51st birthday party at China Tang at The Dorchester.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
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The issue is particularly close to his heart given his eldest son, Beau Biden, died in 2015 after being diagnosed with brain cancer believed to be a consequence of exposure to military burn pits while serving in Iraq.Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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