deserted
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Arsenal's luck deserted them when Eberechi Eze's second-half shot hit the inside of a post and somehow stayed out, Gabriel suffering similar misfortune later with a header.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Out of nowhere, McIlroy took control of a swing that had deserted him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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
Restaurant terraces sit deserted, while souvenir, watersports and perfume vendors watch for the rare passerby.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
She climbed a hill at the edge of the deserted village.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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