desolation

Example Sentences

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Their desolation contrasts with hives of construction activity nearby, where cranes tower over designer redevelopments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This was particularly the case with the desert, whose desolation and desperation gave shape to the film's third act and the journey its characters were on.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

She’s found the desolation isn’t limited to Grand Central Market.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

The desolation of Kristofferson's downbeat delivery tells you this song is about much more than a bad hangover.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

The flames, the fear, the feeling of utter desolation were too much for him to handle.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper