devoid
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There his life was devoid of high school hallmarks such as mingling and dating women, dances, and learning about the world through pop culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Women's boxing was unsanctioned in Ireland, absent from the Olympic programme and devoid of any clear professional pathway.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
“I think, for a long time, the space has been devoid of innovation,” Wenk said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
Jealousy pricks at my skin as Brother Lekan takes the wooden hilt—now devoid of light—from Lesedi and offers an approving nod.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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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