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Recent Examples of without
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
But the Constitution does not guarantee a painless death, and human life cannot be purposefully extinguished without some risk of pain.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The experience is discreet and private—perfect for those who are looking for a personalized stay without the tourist hubbub.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
A lot of people do that, but there are not a lot of people that do that without fear.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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Preposition
Spring and fall offer the best opportunity to enjoy the riverfront and national park grounds without the heat of peak summer.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
But the Constitution does not guarantee a painless death, and human life cannot be purposefully extinguished without some risk of pain.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The experience is discreet and private—perfect for those who are looking for a personalized stay without the tourist hubbub.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
A lot of people do that, but there are not a lot of people that do that without fear.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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In Manatí, near a chain of Taíno caves and the Tortuguero Nature Reserve (the island’s only natural lagoon), Efrén David Robles is expanding the idea of what Puerto Rico offers beyond San Juan’s beaches and El Yunque National Forest.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But his anger appeared to extend beyond the disruption caused by the repairs.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Families living in barndominiums have made choices to own animals, raise their own crops and garden, get outside and play.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The journey to this point began almost a century ago and hundreds of miles away in China, when Mao Zedong reshaped Marxist–Leninist theory to fit the pre-industrial conditions of his country.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Hurt gave up two more hits, recording his only out when Jake Mangum was thrown out trying to steal third.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Then Jonah Cox struck out and Casey Schmitt flew out.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Children and teens, people with breathing conditions and those who are working or playing for an extended amount of time outdoors are most at risk for adverse symptoms, the agency says, including shortness of breath, sore throats, coughing, wheezing and fatigue.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The agency is urging owners to only park outdoors.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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