better than nothing
Example Sentences
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It also means you can only access geo-restricted content from three countries using Avast, which, given that most streaming services block access over VPN, is still better than nothing.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
But it's better than nothing, he thought: "It's good that the museum exists."
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
“It’s better than nothing, and it has taken a long time, but it won’t even come close to the victim’s suffering.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025
But that’s a lot better than nothing — which, until recently, was all medicine could offer those with dementia.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 1, 2025
The white patent leather is scratched a bit, and the bottoms are slightly worn out, but they’re better than nothing.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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