better than nothing
Example Sentences
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“Nowadays, I feel like three months is better than nothing, but I think the target should be higher than that,” said Aronov.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Instead, they argue getting something on the table to amend later is better than nothing.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2026
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
He says seeing their efforts made him consider forgetting his plans, "but my girlfriend said: 'No, don't give up. Whatever you can do, it's better than nothing'."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2025
It would have been nice if she’d just believed me the first time, but I guess this is better than nothing.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
