nil

Example Sentences

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That means that while high school classmates are finishing up their last semester, these athletes are collecting NIL checks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

USC seems to be in a really strong place with NIL, stronger certainly than when you were hired.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

NIL earnings for some of the top players in college sports — mainly from revenue-driving sports like football and men’s basketball — have skyrocketed.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

NIL earnings have grown so quickly that many top college athletes are seriously weighing staying in school longer — and opting not to turn professional — because turning pro might mean a pay cut.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

And alas, the results had invariably been NIL.

From South Wind by Douglas, Norman