Word: devoide
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Whatever, Mary. Contrary to the beliefs of the When Harry Met Sally school of theorists, the elusive male/female friendship devoid of sexual tension really does exist. There is a certain bond that develops when straight women and gay men join forces. And the reasons for the depth of the friendship go beyond the stereotypes that homosexual men are usually sensitive listeners, good dressers, spectacular dancers and can scope out guys in the dining halls better than any woman...
That was the dream. Reality, however, had other ideas. I just couldn't get my network to work, and the instruction manual was woefully devoid of troubleshooting tips. Cursing foully, I called Diamond customer support. I detest manufacturers that don't provide toll-free support to help fix their poorly designed or documented products. Diamond had me wait five minutes--on my long-distance dollar--listening to something called WOHN (the World on Hold Network, believe it or not), before the tech guy picked up. Phone number? he asked. I hissed it. Name? he asked. I hissed it. "Hmmm...
...life--or, at least, they ought not to be imposed on others through legislation. It is difficult to disregard, however, the fact that many Americans consider the Bible an infallible moral guide. For these people, religion informs all decisions--even those relating to politics. To require a public life devoid of religious belief, then, is to effect a dangerously bifurcated citizenry, wanting but unable to communicate what is most dear and fundamental to them in their deliberations regarding the public good...
...producers of this off-Broadway cause celebre, about a gay Jesus in Texas, were ready for religious protests. What they didn't expect was a crucifixion by the critics ("Utterly devoid of moral seriousness or artistic integrity"--New York Daily News). A sad injustice. Years from now, when the brouhaha is past, Corpus Christi may get its due as one of McNally's best, most moving and personal works. His updating of the Christ story is witty but not patronizing, as sober and cleansing as a dip in baptismal water. Joe Mantello's production--a bare stage, apostles clad...
Randomization, under the guise of homogenizing the Houses for sake of "diversity," has eroded this individual character. It has trivialized Houses to mere physical entities devoid of any distinguishable flavor, and hence weakened the links between individual residents. Living with people with similar interests can create a feeling of solidarity and strength that may not be available from other outlets...