next to nothing
Example Sentences
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“This report tells us next to nothing about the Iran war’s impact on the job market,” Comerica Bank chief economist Bill Adams told clients.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Most of the Royal Mail staff we spoke to told us that since January overtime has been restricted to next to nothing.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
That was the pivotal moment of the match as Napoli were well in the game, even if they created next to nothing, after David netted the opener midway through the first half.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
But Robby knows that next to nothing at The Pitt goes by the numbers.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026
My mom had this ancient, broken-down, bright-tangerine Volkswagen Beetle that she picked up for next to nothing.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
