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

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 • May 21, 2025

As a result of the non-event event, the resulting press coverage was practically nil.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady