no one
pronoun
no person; not anyone; nobody.
no one
American
[noh wuhn]
/ ˈnoʊ ˌwʌn /
Or
no-one
pronoun
no-one
British
pronoun
Usage
See each.
Etymology
Origin of no one
First recorded in 1595–1605
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But as returns started coming in Tuesday night, no one could believe their eyes.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
He added: "I hope this conviction sends a clear message that no one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
During the trial this week, Brand detailed the “devastating” toll of the allegations, claiming friends and collaborators cut ties and that no one with relevant evidence was wiling to testify on his behalf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
“I hope this conviction sends a clear message that no one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
I took the pail to the end of the field, glancing around to be sure no one on the road might take it away from me.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
"I'm delighted and so relieved no-one else will have to go through the same again."
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
"So for most of the time, I was trying to... get the hell out of dodge. But no-one was killing me and no-one was banishing me!"
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The court also heard it was "astonishing that no-one else was injured".
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
But these are unchartered waters and no-one can be absolutely sure what happens next.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
"I hope no-one heard you when you shouted out to me like that," said Aravis.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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