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 South African Property Owners Association said it was "irrational" to give "nil compensation" to an owner who held land for speculative purposes.

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

Which meant his chances that way, too, were nil.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols