for nothing
Example Sentences
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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
"We working for nothing at the minute and we can't sustain that," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 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
“Not for nothing, I assume adult coloring books sell better than literary fiction,” says Zeiba.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
People just don’t go around saying they’re from outer space for nothing.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
