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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
To add fuel to the barbecue, the deal with Argentina may be all for naught.
From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025
He was naught to know that the Palisades and Eaton fires would go on to burn more than double the urban acreage that Woolsey had.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2025
And will it be all for naught if they later attend different high schools?
From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024
If Meereen knew that a wedding was in the offing, that alone might buy her a few nights’ respite, even if Hizdahr’s efforts came to naught.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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