nary a

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variants or nary an
: not a single
survived the accident with nary a scratch

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But there is nary a hint of true gayness in this film, which also happens to be completely sexless. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 Iconic views of both sea and Grand Prix road below the cantilevered hills ensure that guests slide into the prestigious fantasy of the place with nary a hitch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 The company also promised to begin deliveries in 2020, which came and went with nary a Roadster in sight. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026 All the potential in the world, but nary a double-digit sack season to his credit after five years in the NFL. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nary a

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“Nary a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nary%20a. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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