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Recent Examples of without
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Ante Budmir's 54th-minute goal has given Croatia an edge in this must-win game, but Panama will not go down without a fight.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Indiana and Portland are the only two franchises without a selection in this week’s proceedings.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Preposition
Summer is hard enough without peeling strands of hair off your lip gloss every five minutes.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Ante Budmir's 54th-minute goal has given Croatia an edge in this must-win game, but Panama will not go down without a fight.
—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Indiana and Portland are the only two franchises without a selection in this week’s proceedings.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.
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The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.
Adverb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
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Phillips is in contention with Henderson, Bryant and several others in a deep cornerback room, but the 2023 fourth-round pick gets the nod with his ability to play inside and outside.
Noun
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The treaty involves regular onsite inspections by the IAEA to confirm that countries are complying with the treaty’s terms.
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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.
Adverb
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Durable goods will also be out.
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Shortstop Andruw Monasterio and catcher Connor Wong drew back-to-back one-out walks in the second; Eaton’s two-out RBI-single scored the former, but the latter was out at third on the throw from left-fielder and 2016 first overall pick Mickey Moniak.
Adverb
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If your cat or dog is outdoors and unprotected, fleas hitch a ride and come indoors with them.
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Because there is no test to determine that there’s cane toad intoxication present in a dog, veterinarians rely on owners to constantly monitor and supervise their pets when outdoors, especially in areas where cane toads could be present.
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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