bereft

Example Sentences

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Mo Goldman, an Arizona immigration attorney whose clients have often been bereft of their things, told Salon that not returning confiscated belongings has been a pattern in practice for a long time.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Left bereft by defeat against Sweden in the final in Beijing four years ago, the Scottish quartet have come to dominate their sport since.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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

He thinks the krona’s strength is attributable to the debasement trade as historically it’s been a volatile currency, bereft of safe-haven characteristics.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

Liyana, feeling suddenly bereft without her friend, saw a crowd of tourists heading in there, so she turned and followed them, as if she were part of their group.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye