nil

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But the odds Labour lawmakers would approve such reforms are nil, and the argument for elevating Mr. Streeting has more to do with his personal charm than his policy views.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 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 water visibility was nil — just a blur of yellow, brown and eventually black.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

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

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

And the chances of it being in order at all times were nil, for I knew that, as with my father, the authorities would always find something wrong with my pass.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane