nil

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

Having kept both Glasgow Warriors and Harlequins to nil in their two previous knockout games, they were caught on their heels by the Saints' quick start.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

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