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barren

[bar-uhn] / ˈbær ən /




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The designer Maruti Evans illustrates the contrast effectively, the icy marble and barren trees of Sicilia transformed into a riot of colorful flora.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

In recent days, AFP journalists have seen roe deer and fawns looking disorientated in the middle of scorched and barren woodland.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

But it remains that England could have done little more over the past two weeks as they bid to end their barren run at the top of the game.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

They are also more likely to have minimal or barren outdoor spaces, less equipment and adults who restrict access to what little equipment exists, according to the legislative analysis of the California law.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

I wait for Kalinda in the shade of a barren mango tree in the courtyard, away from everyone else.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender




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