nothing but

Example Sentences

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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

Tusk also vowed to "work together in Brussels on geopolitical issues and to defend our various common interests, because we have practically nothing but common interests".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Where Doyers Street ought to have been, there was nothing but ominous shadow that Molly was not about to test with her or her girlfriend’s life.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny