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Definition

To fail completely; to have no result.

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In Context

  • "The Bank of England's anti-inflation efforts will come to nothing if the US Federal Reserve refuse to join in the plan."
  • "Another scheme for electrifying the Swansea & Mumbles also dates from 1898, and was connected with the proposal for the Gower Light Railway from Black Pill to Port Eynon, which came to nothing."
  • "Yet another road/railer trial that came to nothing."
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