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At night, the narrow cobbled streets of Old Havana are enveloped in inky black, devoid of power and virtually deserted.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

We live on the fourth floor of a walk-up that is typically devoid of insects.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

He remembers the months after the births of his two sons as "grey" - life was devoid of colour and filled with people telling him that being a father must be a fantastic experience.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

But if Spain was a picture of tactical discipline, France found itself strangely devoid of the verve or precision that had carried it this far.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Their faces are hollowed out and their eyes are devoid of life.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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