nil

Example Sentences

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The water visibility was nil — just a blur of yellow, brown and eventually black.

From Los Angeles Times

They had to show defensive strength to keep Wales to nil - with Grace Banks making a superb tackle to deny Charlie Mundy late in the first half.

From BBC

He said the law could also help end extortionist demands on the state, and in some cases "nil compensation" could be justified.

From BBC

Mr Tate, who also banned shouting, said internal truancy - when pupils are in school but not lessons - was now "almost nil" and there was better focus in classrooms.

From BBC

Having kept both Glasgow Warriors and Harlequins to nil in their two previous knockout games, they were caught on their heels by the Saints' quick start.

From BBC