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bereft

[bih-reft] / bɪˈrɛft /


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In another message, Lord Mandelson told McFadden he thought No 10 was "beleaguered and bereft".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The trend underscores a Wild West internet landscape that is largely bereft of guardrails as false narratives erode digital trust.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

It seems that stuffing AI models with every scrap of knowledge leaves them spiritually bereft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Ask any MTV fans still bereft over its exaggerated demise how the latest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” can still be airing on, yes, MTV.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

"Then I grieve for you, Dragonmother, and for bleed-ing Westerns, bereft of its rightful king."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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