devoid of
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As anyone familiar with the play—and who isn’t?—will know, “Romeo and Juliet” is devoid of political dimensions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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
He added he accepted that his schizophrenia meant he was "devoid of any control over your actions".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
For this year’s Mother’s Day take, it presented “Mom: The Movie,” a film devoid of conflict or dramatic tension because “Moms have enough stress. Why not let them feel good for a day?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
At the one extreme was Henderson Island, an old coral reef raised above sea level and devoid of stone Other than limestone.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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