nought

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History has taught you that pouring out your time, energy and emotions will similarly come to nought.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

The veteran strike weapon delivered as he has so many times before, enticing a thick edge from Zak Crawley that Usman Khawaja did well to collect down low at slip, the opener gone for nought.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

He then wrapped up the innings when he bowled Kagiso Rabada for nought to finish with 3-98 off 33 overs.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

On nought, Knight was given out caught behind on the field but the third umpire overturned it, saying there "inconclusive" evidence there was no bat.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

“Pay attention now, young mouse. We must study this bit by bit. Let’s take the first two lines: ‘Who says that I am dead Knows nought at all!’”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques