barren
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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
The fires eviscerated many of the plants and trees in and around the burn zones, leaving behind barren lots and charred swaths of parkland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The lush green grass is entirely gone, replaced by a dusty, barren expanse of dirt.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
There was just a sea of ugly stumps and barren, eroded dirt.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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