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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

Maeda was on a barren run of just one goal in 18 games and Celtic were second in the table, trailing league leaders Hearts.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Grounded by a barren tree serving as a flagpole, the standard flies over a war-torn landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

Instead, he starts the film on a barren mountaintop, alone.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Even barren oak trees flanking both sides of the street make it seem postcard-ready.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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