deserted

Example Sentences

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Black-clad men are seen stationed near roundabouts, zipping through deserted streets on scooters or inspecting buildings reduced to rubble.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

But Price's game just deserted him in the end when just one more double would have seen him finish off an otherwise dominant display.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

As much of downtown L.A. continues to feel dark and deserted, local businesses want the city to steal San Francisco’s secret for firing up foot traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

He’s always believed she deserted him and his father because she was unwilling to care for a special-needs son.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The courtyard between apartment buildings was deserted, except for a single person sitting on one of the benches.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly