for nothing
Example Sentences
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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
Indeed, that is the draw—money for nothing, or nothing that benefits anyone but the bettor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
What’s important is that Preston is a man who values land, space and freedom, ensuring that at the same time, his wife and daughters want for nothing.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
Some veterans were angry that their sacrifices in Vietnam had been for nothing; others were heartbroken over the death tolls.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
