void of

idiom

: not having (something that is expected or wanted) : completely lacking (something)
a book void of interest
He is void of charm.

Examples of void of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two presidential debates have been announced — without the involvement of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) — putting the CPD in a rare and potentially perilous void of irrelevance. Major Garrett, CBS News, 31 May 2024 Only ideologically insane politicians, void of any common sense, would mandate that all new buildings be all electric without having in place an infrastructure that adequately supports the inevitable surge in electricity use. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024 Advocates and critics of unpasteurized milk square off In the void of evidence, both sides of the raw milk debate are shoring up their traditional perspectives. Chiara Eisner, NPR, 25 May 2024 The Steelers have been void of on-the-field leadership since quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season, but Wilson will bring a new attitude while Fields adds some mobility. Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2024 The demonstrations of the past three weeks are merely the latest example of what happens in the void of leadership between firmly taking a stance and trying to placate both sides. Gil Mandelzis, Fortune, 4 May 2024 In that moment, Rosano was struck by the realization that all living beings exist within that line, which is all that stands between life on earth and the cold dark void of the universe. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024 All the brands' nail lacquers are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, gluten-free, void of artificial fragrances. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024 The Pulitzer Prize nominee filled the void of the swans by taking on a new mentor in the form of his lover John O'Shea's (Russell Tovey) daughter. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024

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“Void of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/void%20of. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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