nothing but
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He's been nothing but great to me and my family.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“Nowadays, I feel like three months is better than nothing, but I think the target should be higher than that,” said Aronov.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
With nothing but a handheld camcorder, a man traverses endless corridors and rooms adorned with soft-chartreuse wallpaper.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Tusk also vowed to "work together in Brussels on geopolitical issues and to defend our various common interests, because we have practically nothing but common interests".
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
He could do nothing but hold on, though not for much longer.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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