desolate

Example Sentences

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Streets and sidewalks that have been desolate all day are suddenly bustling with people, seemingly drawn in by the glowing light.

From Salon

The street was desolate, aside from the presence of police officers and community security guards.

From The Wall Street Journal

Or your favorite vacation spot might be the perfect beach town in the summer, but desolate and lonely in the winter.

From MarketWatch

Roz stood on a rocky outcrop and scanned the desolate landscape.

From Literature

As he stared down at the wolf, his face expressionless, the sword’s normal cloudy white glow changed to a deep, desolate black, as if it were sucking the light out of the very room.

From Literature