for nothing
Example Sentences
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"I gave $38 million essentially for nothing, which they used to build a company worth $800 billion. I was literally an idiot," he said, blaming his own naivety.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Vice President JD Vance had flown to Pakistan for nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
But clearly, not every museum, palace or seaside pier can just throw open the doors for nothing.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Letters, checks, emails and phone calls from supposedly authoritative organizations — banks, police, universities, Uncle Sam — can be intimidating and, if they’re offering you something for nothing, impressive.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
“And it’s wrong of you to think that love leaves room for nothing else. It’s possible to love something and still condescend to it.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
