vacant

Example Sentences

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She was heavy, pale; her eyes dulled and vacant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The plots sit vacant, with faded signs beside locked gates and security signs warning “Guard dogs in use. Trespassers will be prosecuted.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

With these offices vacant, the task fell upon district courts to name interim U.S. attorneys, which they did with admirable professionalism.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

"Deschamps intends to play him as a number 10 during the World Cup," Laurens told BBC Sport, a position that is vacant following the international retirement of France legend Antoine Griezmann.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

They all looked over at Hayley, whose eyes seemed distant and vacant.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro