bereft
Example Sentences
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The death of a sibling leaves survivors twice bereft.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
In a later conversation, in July 2025, the peer described the No 10 operation as "beleaguered and bereft" and in need of a "complete revamp".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Beijing’s more measured assessment of reaching “a series of new common understandings” was also bereft of examples after a week of face-to-face meetings and months of preparation.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“If the European companies, European buyers suddenly decide to reorient themselves and guarantee us consistent and long-term cooperation, bereft of political overtones—please. We never refused, we’re ready to work with Europeans,“ he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
“It is better to be without the seed than bereft of the land in which to plant it. Seed is cheap, it can be bought. I can earn a few rupees, or perhaps my sons...”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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