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
But that’s a lot better than nothing — which, until recently, was all medicine could offer those with dementia.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 1, 2025
A number of world governments have signed on for air deliveries, their thinking being that some aid entering Gaza is better than nothing.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
They become lunch, too, but it’s better than nothing.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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