barren
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Beginning in approximately 1890, it was intended as a humanist revival and a cultural regeneration in a world rendered barren by industry and technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
"It used to be a barren mountain, but since the area has developed, transportation has become more convenient, trade has picked up, business opportunities have emerged," local shopkeeper Shu Peihua said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
A series of severe heat waves and prolonged droughts have turned many European riverbeds into barren sandscapes this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
"The hot spots are just barren areas of nothing except 12 inches of ash."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
His first wife was barren, and she flew into a jealous rage when Anna became pregnant.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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