come to naught
Example Sentences
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Some in the Iranian capital feared the ceasefire will come to naught, but others declared victory and most breathed a sigh of relief after weeks of bombardment.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
But that painstaking practical negotiation could come to naught if it's not matched with political force.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2023
Their efforts come to naught, but it doesn’t matter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2023
Still, seeing a 17-month push for a federal e-bike credit come to naught is a bitter pill to swallow.
From Slate • Jul. 29, 2022
‘And yet come to naught in the end but might-have-beens, I guess,’ said the Dwarf.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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