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Example Sentences
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Especially in the first week of the break, the training ground was devoid of any tactical work - which I loved doing.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Interacting with an accountant can make you feel uneasy if you grew up in a household devoid of money talk.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Too often, the magic doesn’t translate to hallowed-out suburban locations devoid of the best products and salespeople.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
“She listens with sympathy. She would rather wipe their tears than be home. Home is devoid of ideas.”
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
Her eyes are red, her face pale, scrubbed, devoid of makeup.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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