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barren

[bar-uhn] / ˈbær ən /




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Zverev had personally guaranteed that the barren run for American men would stretch at least into 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

"It used to be a barren mountain, but since the area has developed, transportation has become more convenient, trade has picked up, business opportunities have emerged," local shopkeeper Shu Peihua said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

A series of severe heatwaves and prolonged droughts have turned many European riverbeds into barren sandscapes this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Buttler produced a vintage innings of touch and power following a relatively barren run, recording his highest score in a glittering T20 career.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

We set off, passing through dry and barren hills.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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