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Her director, who seems preoccupied with grass and trees and skies at the expense of people, has made a film almost completely bereft of wit, which is like a Star Wars movie without laser guns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The town has been left bereft - little wonder Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is due to visit this month, to hear the problems first-hand.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

But warmer oceans are also often bereft of the high-energy prey these juvenile salmon need for rapid growth when they reach the saltwater.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

It might be harsh to say England missed Stokes' captaincy, because the short-ball plan is a favourite of his, but the hosts certainly looked bereft of leaders, discipline and inspiration.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

That was what he told himself that first long night bereft of his books, and he had trouble falling asleep for wondering where they were and what Nero had done to them.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor