abandoned

Example Sentences

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The trend has also led police forces to appeal to parents to warn their children of the dangers of going into abandoned buildings.

From BBC

For instance, in May 2024 supporters of fellow French club Troyes, part of the City Football Group, protested by throwing flares on to the pitch and getting a match against Valenciennes abandoned.

From BBC

The short and somber clip starts with a look at some wreckage within the abandoned halls of Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters — the home base of the X-Men.

From Los Angeles Times

The country grew wealthier overall, but too many were left without meaningful paths to participate in that growth and felt abandoned.

From MarketWatch

An abandoned dog and her five newborn puppies, which were found sheltering in a hole in a tree, are said to be thriving and learning how to socialise after being rescued.

From BBC