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Recent Examples of without
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Although constitutional experts and other scholars have relied on the amendment’s legal history to show that birthright citizenship has been the law without exception for well more than a century, newspaper archives offer another useful trove of evidence.
—Lawrence Glickman, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Monday came and went without any personnel changes.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump began moving forward without congressional approval, including plans that involved demolishing the historic East Wing.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
The next decade is about amplifying it, backing stories that matter, filmmakers who take risks, and cinema that can travel across borders without losing its soul.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Although constitutional experts and other scholars have relied on the amendment’s legal history to show that birthright citizenship has been the law without exception for well more than a century, newspaper archives offer another useful trove of evidence.
—Lawrence Glickman, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Monday came and went without any personnel changes.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump began moving forward without congressional approval, including plans that involved demolishing the historic East Wing.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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Such visions pull our minds into journeys of light-years and thoughts far beyond or grounded world.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the months since, the debate at City Hall has shifted from whether to reform LAHSA to how the city should restructure its role within, or potentially beyond, the agency.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Once outside, Nataliia slid into the back of an ambulance and was rushed to the nearest burn center.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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With his ability to win inside or outside, his game has shades of 2025 Houston Texans draft pick Jayden Higgins.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That’s when Talley allegedly pulled the pistol out from under a blanket, shooting one officer in the face and a second in the chin, authorities said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This will be one of a record nine international games scheduled for the 2026 season, which will take place across four continents in seven countries.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Italy’s navy chief of staff Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto told state broadcaster RAI this week that his country is ready to deploy up to four vessels to help clear the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Seeing a knockabout comedy set outdoors is a whole different barrel of laughs.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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This bench is perfect for the avid gardener and provides a place to sit down and relax after a long day outdoors.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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