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barren

[bar-uhn] / ˈbær ən /




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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

The sand whipped across a barren landscape as armoured vehicles sped along.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

This barren period includes the US Open and Open Championship and affects the major preparations of leading stars such as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The partners leased their first of three parcels of barren flatland for around $25,000 a month, anchored by a dilapidated ranch house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

They camped on an open heath, cold and barren, shrouded with mist drifting from the Marshes of Morva.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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