Some officers described the raid as 'no human involved,' using the derogatory law-enforcement slang to dehumanize victims such as sex workers, people with criminal records, drug users, and homeless individuals.

We rehearsed every scenario, but in the field we learned that no plan survives contact with the enemy.

After the auditions, the directors sighed — most of the applicants were no-hopers who lacked talent and discipline.

She no-doubt finished the report before the meeting, given her usual punctuality.