abandoned
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On the final night, on the frozen shores of the Hudson Bay, they set up camp next to an abandoned trading post as the ice crackled beneath them while the northern lights danced above.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Others who can no longer afford the upkeep and fees have abandoned boats or hauled them away to be demolished.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
The financing terms helped the development grow rapidly, albeit inconsistently, with neat modular homes, trailers and abandoned or vacant lots across more than 33,000 acres.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Government officials cited by the BBC said the agreement was not being entirely abandoned.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
After countless hours, countless plans attempted and abandoned, the task had been deemed impossible.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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