nil

Example Sentences

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That was before their expenses were cut practically to nil.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

In just over three years, AI usage has gone from almost nil, to something 62% of Americans report using several times a week, according to the Pew Research Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The cost to the state to rebuild them could exceed their value, and in such cases the courts could rule that an owner qualified for "nil compensation", he said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

"To go nil from three is not why Scotland lost but as an international 10, Finn will be really disappointed."

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

What moon wasn’t already hidden behind clouds was blotted out now by trees, branches filtering its pale light to nil.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs