nothing but

Example Sentences

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But inside the Garden doors, Dolan went years upon years finding nothing but failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

After all, his good luck almost always leaves nothing but carnage for the people he leaves behind.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

It had been a career that, up until 18 months ago, had known nothing but success.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It is nothing but good that the Reagan Institute is now on the side of mathematics and reason.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

And even though there was nothing but ruffians all about us, I couldn’t help but glance side to side to make sure I wasn’t going to offend anyone’s sense of decency.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan