without (the) benefit of

idiom

: without the help of (something or someone)

The band had to perform without benefit of a rehearsal.

He was able to learn a great deal without the benefit of formal schooling.

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Both shows had been revamped for New York, apparently not for the better — and without the benefit of intervening productions to stress-test the changes of content. —

Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 While generally safe, these devices are operated by untrained individuals without the benefit of nearby medical care in case of emergencies. —

Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025 Raw Italian pork sausages have been recalled because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. —

Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 However, there is no confirmed timeline for this potential IPO, and importantly, the value has been rising appreciably in recent years without the benefit of retail investor participation. —

Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for without (the) benefit of

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