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nought

[nawt] / nɔt /








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Before Kemp's assault, Sophia Dunkley, who has a high score of 26 in five knocks for England this season, was caught behind for 10, having already been dropped on nought.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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

Since our evacuation of the town onto the ships and transports of this fleet, there has been little employment for us; and having nought to engage us, we spend much time sleeping.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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