nil

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That was before their expenses were cut practically to nil.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

But the odds Labour lawmakers would approve such reforms are nil, and the argument for elevating Mr. Streeting has more to do with his personal charm than his policy views.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The water visibility was nil — just a blur of yellow, brown and eventually black.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

Mr Tate, who also banned shouting, said internal truancy - when pupils are in school but not lessons - was now "almost nil" and there was better focus in classrooms.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

Which meant his chances that way, too, were nil.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols