desert

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Unlike the desert locust, this species does not form massive swarms, but its frequent appearances and smaller groupings can cause even greater harm to local farmers.

From Science Daily

The 18-year-old Brown continued a magical golf week that included a tie for 17th in a Korn Ferry Tour event in the Bahamas on Wednesday before a cross-country dash to play in the California desert.

From Barron's

At the time a Spanish-led consortium had just begun work on a high-speed link across the Saudi Arabian desert, confirming the country's status as a rail superpower.

From BBC

Everyone loves a desert island playlist, and just about everyone fears being the last sane person left on Earth.

From Salon

When he returned he said the site was deserted.

From BBC