be without
Example Sentences
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He worries about further increases but said: "As much as it costs, you don't want to be without insurance."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The Rockets, already trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, will be without Kevin Durant.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
On Tuesday, Chelsea will be without Estevao Willian, who came off with a hamstring injury on Saturday, while striker Joao Pedro also remains a doubt and will have a late fitness test.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
But unless Washington secures an agreement this year, shipbuilders will be without regulatory clarity, and America’s maritime dominance could be lost to history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Even if he did find some cake, what good would it be without Sally there to enjoy it with him?
From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff
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