nil

noun

ˈnil

: nothing, zero

nil adjective

Example Sentences

They took a 2 to nil lead in the second half of the game. the difference in the audio performance of those two CD players is nil

Recent Examples on the Web Details surrounding what has occurred in the basement have remained nil as those detained have reportedly refused to discuss what happened with their Ukrainian colleagues.

Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 There’s no shortage of eager young people willing to work for nil.

Carolyn Webber, Outside Online, 16 June 2020 Notice, first of all, that the larger public’s stake in this is nil, even if the misery of rail workers can be exaggerated.

Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Import value is nil, though the pic may find a few supporters on the fest circuit.

John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2022 The prospects of further legislation soon are nil, but the Oversight Committee has continued to blame gun manufacturers for new shootings.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 Aside from that, though, side-effects are virtually nil.

Taylore Glynn, Allure, 28 June 2022 The chance that it was written within minutes after Fisher's rant ended, with a school president's co-signature, is practically nil.

Chase Goodbread, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 From Ben Bolch: Never let it be said that UCLA is doing nil about NIL.

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2022 See More

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