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devoid

[dih-void] / dɪˈvɔɪd /


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It's a radical makeover for a Soviet-style state completely devoid of advertising, where for over half a century the state dominated nearly every sphere of activity, from industry to agriculture to the restaurant trade.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

“Assertions made by the prosecutor…of consistent categorical denial are devoid of credibility,” the report states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Critics of the all-stock acquisition called it a hype-fueled shopping spree, devoid of market fundamentals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Looking ahead: “Overall, the largest part of the U.S. economy is alive and well, expanding at a relatively strong pace, but not devoid of potential risks,” said Eugenio Aleman, chief economist of Raymond James.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Damasen’s eyes were like the sockets of the drakon’s skull—dark and hollow, devoid of hope.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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