toothless
Example Sentences
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He announced how his department intended to prioritise spending on UK firms and change the "toothless" procurement system, describing the approach as "unashamedly pro-Britain".
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
By rendering the subpoena a nullity, McElroy left O’Connor nothing to enforce, making his earlier order toothless.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
Standing about 25 inches tall, it likely had a toothless beak, large eye sockets, and hollow bones.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2026
The toothless bottom-feeder, which looks like a prehistoric catfish and can weigh over 200 pounds, has been overfished globally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Next to the reality of the nightmares, my premonitions felt like toothless bedtime stories.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
