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 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

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