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Every marriage is different, and couples who start their married life with next to nothing, one assumes, may have less reason to sign a prenup.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
All this points to the conclusion that the meltdown in high-tech jobs, unfortunately, is nothing new, and it’s safe to bet that it will happen again, even if the AI apocalypse isn’t the cause.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
“To put the matter bluntly,” the op-ed said, “they have little or nothing to lose.”
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
He has found that two of the most effective ways to extend lifespans cost almost nothing, and include eating healthful foods and exercise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
“Why do you keep going to these snake oil salesmen? It’s been years and nothing you’ve done has brought your gift back,” Grandma snaps.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
The Amalfi also provides an instrument display for the passenger, configured to display vehicle data and telemetry, so lovers can whisper sweet nothings about instantaneous g-loading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
But she pays little attention as she fusses around the grave and whispers sweet nothings to her dead son.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025
How can these insignificant nothings pass judgment on me, the greatest person who's ever lived, the world's leading expert on everything?
From Salon ● May 28, 2024
The occupants of a table for two in the middle of the patio whisper sweet nothings to each other and smile widely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
His children hugged him, whispered sweet nothings in his ear, and waited on his every whim and fancy.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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