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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Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The idea, in a nutshell, is that AI’s input should be bounded by human initiative and direction.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
That’s the Angel Reese experience in a nutshell.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
This is no easy task, as this market in a nutshell is violently reacting to headlines, but structurally positioning itself for a final resolution.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 26 May 2026
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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