nought
Example Sentences
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In between, Brook got into a tangle against an O'Rourke full ball and was out for nought.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
History has taught you that pouring out your time, energy and emotions will similarly come to nought.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
On nought not out at the end of the second day of the third Test against Pakistan at The Oval, Cook was convinced he was playing his last Test innings before being dropped.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
The veteran strike weapon delivered as he has so many times before, enticing a thick edge from Zak Crawley that Usman Khawaja did well to collect down low at slip, the opener gone for nought.
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
“It s nought but a bird,” he muttered.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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