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Example Sentences
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I think the chances of that are basically nil, as the news cycle is already moving on.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
"Three nil," he said, "and 2-1 on Sunday."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“This means that the probability of switching into a lower-carry, higher-rate regime is probably not nil, and is less easily priced by the market,” Fink added.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
In just over three years, AI usage has gone from almost nil, to something 62% of Americans report using several times a week, according to the Pew Research Center.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
His heart was willing but his skill was nil.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
