deserted
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The centre isn't quite deserted, but it's not busy either.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
The deserted site in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, offers a glimpse into an industry rapidly disappearing as South Korea's landmark dog meat ban enters into force next year.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
Since the Covid pandemic left resorts like Benidorm virtually deserted and the Spanish tourism industry at a standstill there has been a remarkable recovery.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The movie’s title and setting—an endless expanse of deserted, largely furniture-free office space bathed in sickly yellow—come from a crowd-sourced urban legend or “creepypasta” that spread online before the pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In the morning the marulas were all gone and the little island was deserted.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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