Example sentences for: devoid

How can you use “devoid” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • William Safire argues that "Jesuitical" has by now developed a sense devoid of any overtones of prevarication: "subtle, intricate, moralistic reasoning, informed by a rigorous logic" is his definition.

  • For example, in the posterior trabecular meshwork of wild type mice, there are normally 7-10 trabecular beams [ 3 ] , but Bmp4 +/-mice had only 1-2 beams and these beams were nearly devoid of collagen (Figure 2G,H,I,J).

  • These were the homes of artisans, not Brahmins, and are less precious, devoid of cornices and fancy wrought iron.

  • Americans don't gossip about it, pollsters don't poll about it, pundits don't pund about it, the torrent of Nexis articles has dried to a trickle, and even the mythical Washington dinner party is devoid of impeachment talk.

  • Hoping to inspire submissions, they note that Martha "offers a simulacrum of warmth in a house devoid of people; she represents the instinct of workmanship to a population long divorced from it."


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