naught

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, all of the dinosaur danger is for naught.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

Even as the Bruins broke off five gains of 15 yards or more in the first half — equal to their counterparts — that explosiveness went for mostly naught.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2024

And will it be all for naught if they later attend different high schools?

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

In Michigan those have come to naught, as Kennedy recently gained ballot access after being nominated by the tiny Natural Law Party.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2024

Maybe she really was sleeping at Janet's, whoever that was—which would mean a lot of hiking for naught.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green