without (the) benefit of

phrase

: without the help of (something or someone)

The band had to perform without benefit of a rehearsal.

He was able to learn a great deal without the benefit of formal schooling.

Examples of without (the) benefit of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hughes, the son of 14-year NBA veteran Larry Hughes, came within three points of the tournament scoring record without the benefit of going to the free-throw line. — Dan Arritt, Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026

During the past summer, residents were forced to swelter in 100-degree weather without the benefit of working air conditioners. — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026

This can leave patients and families without the benefit of palliative communication and planning until the final stages of illness. — Busi Mombaur, STAT, 9 Jan. 2026