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barren

[bar-uhn] / ˈbær ən /




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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

The fires eviscerated many of the plants and trees in and around the burn zones, leaving behind barren lots and charred swaths of parkland.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

When I grew up in Warnbro, in Western Australia, in the 1980s, the area was pretty barren.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

His universally acclaimed “Summer of Soul” dropped in June 2021, offering deep refreshment to thirsty concertgoers marooned in a barren season for live music.

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

Dawn had broken when Gwydion halted at the edge of a barren field.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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