for nothing
Example Sentences
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"I gave $38 million essentially for nothing, which they used to build a company worth $800 billion. I was literally an idiot," he said, blaming his own naivety.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
If I bumble that first line, we came to France for nothing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Letters, checks, emails and phone calls from supposedly authoritative organizations — banks, police, universities, Uncle Sam — can be intimidating and, if they’re offering you something for nothing, impressive.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
Indeed, that is the draw—money for nothing, or nothing that benefits anyone but the bettor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
He had taken her in, saved her life, and asked for nothing in return.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
