How to Use void in a Sentence

void

1 of 3 adjective
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  • This sales offer is void where prohibited by law.
  • And if the mandate is void, what happens to the rest of the law?
    — Brian McGill, WSJ, 7 June 2021
  • For Diane, the void Mark left in her world is enormous.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Oct. 2021
  • The darkest phase of the moon in which the sky looks void in the evening as the illuminated side of the moon faces the sun.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Now the sidewalks are clean and void of needles, trash and tinfoil.
    — oregonlive, 1 Jan. 2023
  • The tickets are void if resold and are non-transferable.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2022
  • The purchase of the now-void voting systems comes with a total price tag of $2.8 million.
    — Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2021
  • If the court decides in Trump's favor, any defamation suit would be void.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Sometimes the floor is so void of movement that the motion-sensor lights go out.
    — New York Times, 14 July 2022
  • The Buccaneers did void years with Brady’s last contract, too.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022
  • That is, the theory that if the mandate is not severable from the rest of Obamacare, and the mandate is void, the rest of the statute has to go.
    — Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 17 June 2021
  • That's not to say that Santa Elena is void of other wildlife.
    — Joe Yogerst, CNN, 16 June 2021
  • As the hot air rises away from the fire, air near the ground rushes in to fill the void, supercharging wind speeds at the surface.
    — Matt Simon, Wired, 27 July 2021
  • Into that void steps Lake McRee, a redshirt freshman who came on strong at the end of last season.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022
  • The result is a leadership void when the country needs it most, experts say.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Otherwise, the transfer is void, and the warranty is no longer valid for the new owner.
    — Robby Brown, Forbes, 2 May 2022
  • Mathews can help to fill that void as a 6-foot-5 shooter — a role at the end of the depth chart that would bring more value than Parker’s skill set.
    — Chris Grenham, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021
  • The judge refused to declare the structure void from inception.
    — Joshua Stein, Forbes, 16 May 2022
  • In some ways, the winners were Broadway’s musicals, which were given the job of filling the content void and rose to the task.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2023
  • Now that there’s a quorum, the remaining warrants are void.
    — Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2021
  • This is an option instead of having a lot sit void and vacant for years.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Heavy streaks will come in over and over and over every few kills, in addition to things like precision and void streaks at the same time.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 May 2023
  • Following years of lawsuits and protests, the void height was somewhat reduced, and the project was allowed to move forward in 2022.
    — Karrie Jacobs, Curbed, 18 July 2023
  • It was found, however, that the releases are void because the subjects were lied to and pressured to sign them.
    — Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
  • The vote was declared void and a second election was held — this time the roadrunner and the armadillo were the top contenders.
    — Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Nov. 2021
  • The committee announced that the day’s hearing would start late — and its staff got to work filling the programming void.
    — Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 23 June 2022
  • Luke Voit was hit with a fastball, but the Yankees were otherwise void of runners against Gilbert.
    — Tim Booth, Star Tribune, 8 July 2021
  • The organization claims the law conflicts with newer ones and so should be void.
    — Arkansas Online, 2 July 2022
  • One of the first steps to coming up with a business concept is to look at where there is a void or identify what problems need to be solved.
    — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2021
  • Time may be on their side: the claims only become void three years on from the payment date, according to the bond documents.
    — Giulia Morpurgo, Fortune, 27 June 2022
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void

2 of 3 noun
  • Of course, the Dodgers did not make these trades in a void.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2023
  • There will be a void at the top of the US government for at least a week.
    — Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Now, Howard will likely need to go to the portal to help fill the void left in the middle of the court.
    — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 31 Mar. 2023
  • And since Ellen left, there was nobody to fill that void.
    — Alex Cramer, Peoplemag, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Everything was very slow and many ideas were left in the void.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The question for Israelis is what will fill the void left by the loss of the old verities.
    — Daniel Benjamin, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Now the Rangers must figure out how to try to fill the void created by the loss of Scherzer.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2023
  • On this episode: Carlos is away this week but Shawn has a power duo to fill the void.
    — Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The silence at the center of this moral void is deafening.
    — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Maybe a quick round of Battlefield One would fill that void in my heart.
    — WIRED, 20 Sep. 2023
  • When the past revolves around a gaping wound, a novelist must give shape to the void.
    — Ruth Margalit, The New York Review of Books, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The player starting in place of James, D’Angelo Russell, had to fill a major void.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The void left by her absence over the years is inexpressible.
    — CBS News, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Now Calloni and his colleagues hope to use the Casimir effect to measure the energy of the void.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Hampton joins third-round pick Byron Young as young players who will try to help fill the void.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2023
  • For those unwilling to drive to Las Vegas, bookies fill the void.
    — David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Luckily, the best fall sneakers are here to fill the void as your go-to comfortable shoes.
    — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Marc Klaas acknowledged the case’s legacy but said nothing could fill the void in his heart.
    — Courtney Testa, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Entrepreneurs will always arise to fill a void in supply.
    — WSJ, 13 Mar. 2023
  • His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Another pro tip is to transform your TV from a black void into a work of art ...
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Young, who joined the organization to work aside Daniels, was thrust into the void.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2023
  • That’s opened the door for private lenders to fill the void for companies or real estate projects that need some cash.
    — Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Hopefully something or someone will come along to fill the void.
    — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Our partnership with Billboard will help fill that void in the market.
    — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 21 June 2023
  • The terror attacks in Israel have prompted some sense of urgency to fill the void.
    — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The Voyagers are the only spacecraft in the interstellar void.
    — George Petras, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a grass-roots citizens’ group, sprung up to fill the void.
    — Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Expect internal options to fill the void, with a pair of youngsters slated to split the share of playing time.
    — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Musician Synae talks about social movements as paintings and artists as the colors that show up to fill the void.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
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void

3 of 3 verb
  • The judge voided the contract.
  • Any unauthorized repairs will void the warranty.
  • Pitt would like to void the sale of the winery, located in the south of France.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 2 June 2023
  • Null and void it under the 14th Amendment Section 4 and get rid of the F note.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The lawsuit seeks an injunction and for the court to void and repeal the law.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022
  • But these were voided by the Brazilian Supreme Court in 2021.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 7 July 2023
  • The lawsuit seeks to void the spinoff of Chemours and make the companies pay to clean up the pollution.
    — New York Times, 20 Oct. 2021
  • One of the easiest ways to do this is with a 24-hour voiding diary.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The city is asking a judge to void the contracts and award damages and other costs.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2022
  • If the Dodgers were to suspend him and/or void his contract, Bauer could appeal that too.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Around forty per cent of the country didn’t vote in the first round, and almost a quarter of the ballots cast were blank or voided.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Some legal experts see the 14th Amendment as a way to void the debt limit.
    — Politifact Staff Writer, Dallas News, 16 May 2023
  • Why did the Delaware judge void Elon Musk's pay package?
    — Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
  • For a team to void a player's contract, there must be language in the contract that would allow it.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022
  • The suit asks the court to void the House 25 race results, but doesn't seek specific relief beyond that.
    — Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The shareholder has asked the court to void the pay deal, which gave Mr. Musk the right to acquire nearly $50 billion of Tesla stock.
    — Peter Eavis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The suit asks the court to void the House 25 race results but does not seek specific relief beyond what.
    — Doug Thompson, Arkansas Online, 14 June 2022
  • And the question is, who fills that void from a recruiting perspective?
    — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2022
  • The scammer demands that the person or their relatives make a payment over the phone to void the warrant.
    — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 4 May 2023
  • The Browns do have protections built into this contract that enable them to void it.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 13 June 2022
  • The first wager a new user places must be a cash bet as bets placed with betting credits will void this promo.
    — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2023
  • But if he is convicted and the judge then declares a mistrial, that would void the verdict.
    — Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Brady came out of retirement and wanted Lelands, the auctioneer, to void the sale.
    — oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Leonard has one more year remaining on his contract after this season, but has the right to void it and become a free agent.
    — Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2021
  • The president and his lawyers filed more than 60 lawsuits seeking to void Biden’s victories in swing states.
    — Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Portions of the measure were subsequently voided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
    — Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024
  • In others, tens of thousands of employee agreements have been voided thanks to this SEC rule.
    — Stephen Kohn, Quartz, 6 July 2023
  • That means local taxes and fees approved by less than a two-thirds vote since then would be voided if the measure passes.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Have the Tigers considered trying to void Rodriguez's contract?
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022
  • But if he is found guilty and the judge then declares a mistrial, that would essentially void the verdict.
    — CBS News, 19 Nov. 2021

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