nil

Example Sentences

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That was before their expenses were cut practically to nil.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 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

The South African Property Owners Association said it was "irrational" to give "nil compensation" to an owner who held land for speculative purposes.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

But as USC prepares to take on Maryland, one of the Big Ten’s worst pass defenses, the chanceof Lincoln Riley replacing his quarterback apparently is nil.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

What moon wasn’t already hidden behind clouds was blotted out now by trees, branches filtering its pale light to nil.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs