deserted

Example Sentences

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We pulled—me just pretending because every shred of strength had deserted me—and the boys in the water pushed from below until the net tipped into the boat, full of wriggling fish.

From Literature

In October, Takaichi inherited a moribund Liberal Democratic Party deserted en masse by voters in part because of inflation and a recent slush fund scandal.

From Barron's

After being rocked by explosions, typically bustling Quetta lay quiet on Sunday, with major roads and businesses deserted, and people staying indoors out of fear.

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Since 2019, the US embassy has been largely deserted other than a few local employees.

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In Balochistan's provincial capital Quetta, an AFP journalist heard several explosions as heavy security was deployed across the city, with major roads deserted and businesses shut down.

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