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bereft

[bih-reft] / bɪˈrɛft /


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"England just look like a team bereft of confidence at the minute," he told Rugby Union Weekly.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

Its nascent industries, including chip development, high-end electronics, and green energy solutions are largely bereft of foreign capital and expertise.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 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

“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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