without the aid of

phrase

: without using
I can no longer read without the aid of glasses.

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This method will allow satellites in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) — the region from roughly 60 miles to 250 miles (100 to 400 kilometers) above our planet — to counteract atmospheric drag without the aid of liquid fuel. — Julian Dossett, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The device produces instantaneous audio that is clear, detailed, and loud, even without the aid of additional speakers. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Henry has a history of filing lawsuits without the aid of an attorney and has been essentially barred from filing federal cases in Illinois’ Northern District, according to court documents. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Under the inventorship test, an inventor can only claim what was conceived with particularity and without the aid of AI. — Wen Xie, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without the aid of

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“Without the aid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/without%20the%20aid%20of. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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