devoid
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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
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
Sloppy in possession, devoid of ideas and no shots on target, England were overrun by a relentlessness from Spain that created a chasm between the teams on the night.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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
Vocabulary lists containing devoid
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 3
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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