Without the order, the laws of physics would be merely empty forms, because there would be no content to physics at all. (religion-online.org)
For Newman, however, it played an essential part in his own journey from shadows and empty forms into the abiding reality of the Catholic Church - ex umbris et imaginibus in veritate. (faith.org.uk)
This is the highest number since the recession and a potentially worrying sign for those who argue that buybacks are merely an empty form of financial engineering meant to goose share prices and potentially reward executives. (businessinsider.com)