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Recent Examples of naught
What becomes apparent, for example, is that Johnson, Caro, and Gottlieb suffered deeply from the chiding of their furious fathers, who reckoned that their sons would come to naught, and who have since been proved magnificently wrong.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2023
But months of tryouts in the lab and driving attempts on Mars come to naught.
—Aline Reynolds, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
There is a nonzero chance that Trump’s bid to reclaim the throne will come to naught.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 3 Dec. 2022
He’s also finally asked (or forced, rather) to leave Khazad-dûm with naught to show for it, which is sure to displease High King Gil-galad.
—Michael Nordine, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2023
But months of tryouts in the lab and driving attempts on Mars come to naught.
—Aline Reynolds, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
There is a nonzero chance that Trump’s bid to reclaim the throne will come to naught.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 3 Dec. 2022
He’s also finally asked (or forced, rather) to leave Khazad-dûm with naught to show for it, which is sure to displease High King Gil-galad.
—Michael Nordine, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naught
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There are few, if any, closers in baseball who can toss up zeros better than Bautista.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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The clock initially read zeroes, prompting fans to storm the field and celebrate.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
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Everyone loved the quarter zip for weight savings, but quibbled with the oddly small hand pockets and wished the hem drawcords were a little more tucked away.Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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The relaxed fit is perfect for people who don’t want to be restricted in trail leggings but still want a lightweight item with secure zips, multiple pockets, and even a lower-leg zip for easy on/off boot action.Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beginning in the early aughts, several D-I schools attempted to turn their club spirit squads into varsity sports programs.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the early aughts, living with his wife and two young children in Pasadena, his growing flock began to include new American followers.Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
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The one whose legs turned nothings into somethings, improvising the Lions’ entire defensive game plan into a pile of ash?Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2024
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But nothings more peaceful than tomorrow to a man going through pain today.Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
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Selling and marketing expenses increased to $63,000 from nil in the previous year, attributed to the addition of the mining machine resale business.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The two teams were tied at nil until the second half when Jaxson Bettencourt scored on a corner kick pass from Manuel Portillo to put Mitty up 1-0 in the 61st minute.Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Naught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naught. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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