toothless

Example Sentences

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Kane's potential absence is an immediate concern, leaving Tuchel short of viable alternatives when he needs them most, especially given these two toothless performances without him.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The partially toothless Jack Hughes, left alone on the left wing, beat Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington cleanly 1:41 into the extra period to set off a wild celebration for the Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The Reds had been toothless in attack against a side battling relegation until the closing stages.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 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

Carlos's toothless mouth had collapsed into a dark zero.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez