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.

Examples of without (the) benefit of in a Sentence

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But even without the benefit of direct experience, the possibility of kidney failure may motivate patients to follow their health care providers’ recommendations to eat a healthy diet, get regular physical activity and take their medications as prescribed. —Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025

Some argue that 14-year-olds in ninth grade, without the benefit of comprehensive U.S. history classes, have not had extra years to develop all-important critical thinking skills and so may be less-prepared to digest the nuances of ethnic studies coursework. —Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025

Postal workers first earned the right to collectively bargain in 1970, Capone said, and since the early 80s the postal service has managed to exist without the benefit of additional federal dollars or support. —Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 24 Mar. 2025

In fact, negotiations on full-year appropriations—perhaps in the form of a full-year CR—are occurring without the benefit of a budget resolution and are generally spinning off spending levels agreed to a year ago, though with significant revisions. —Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025