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"It didn't strip the Syrian military of specific capabilities only - it sent it back to the starting line, bereft of any significant strategic capabilities," wrote Yoav Limor in the Israel Hayom newspaper.

It’s hard to think of a time when the Democratic Party was more bereft of real leaders.

This sounds like sugar's keeping us fed, but added sugars are actually empty calories – they are bereft of any nutrients like vitamins or fibers.

When Sajid arrived to drive home Pakistan’s position, England were bereft of answers.

President Ramaphosa extended his “deep condolences”, adding that Pastor Ray's death "leaves our deeply spiritual nation bereft of a remarkable leader".