naught

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And even though these characters deserved far better than the screenplay their era would allow, it doesn’t mean their impact is for naught.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

And will it be all for naught if they later attend different high schools?

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

But with the Dodgers managing only four hits in their second shutout of the season, the relief production for was naught.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2024

In Michigan those have come to naught, as Kennedy recently gained ballot access after being nominated by the tiny Natural Law Party.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2024

But his work that night came to naught.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green