Definitions
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
nestle .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
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Examples
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"Thank you," said Madame Morenski as Peter again nestled his head against her shoulder.
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The distant city was a bright coin nestled in darkness, the fireworks of New Pretty Town the barest cold-blue shimmer.
Scott Westerfeld: Uglies Quartet Scott Westerfeld 2010
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When the clerk at the ice cream parlor handed Dad his change, he would show me the few coins nestled in his palm.
From On High 2006
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When the clerk at the ice cream parlor handed Dad his change, he would show me the few coins nestled in his palm.
Archive 2006-02-01 2006
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The distant city was a bright coin nestled in darkness, the fireworks of New Pretty Town the barest cold-blue shimmer.
Uglies Scott Westerfeld 2005
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The distant city was a bright coin nestled in darkness, the fireworks of New Pretty Town the barest cold-blue shimmer.
Uglies Scott Westerfeld 2005
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Margot nestled closer, her eyes bright with excitement.
Days of the Discoverers L. Lamprey 1910
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But deLutis 'dishes can also highlight complementary flavors, so rather than the usual melted-butter accompaniment, curls of escargot nestled in their shells share a frothy fennel consommé bath with light nibs of gnocchi made with white beans rather than the standard potatoes ($13).
Baltimore City Paper 2010
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Initial reports out of Salt Lake City suggested Seitz's overall price tag nestled just over the $200,000 mark plus a share of any potential sale, but Nowak said "the reports are not accurate about what we've spent" on the deal.
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And Gentle Readers who have read the updated version of this post will find a familiar name nestled next to the entry for India in the left right column.]
Archive 2006-11-01 2006
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