deserted
Example Sentences
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Dubai’s sprawling gold market is deserted, in part because buyers from abroad no longer come, and in part because of dramatic fluctuations in gold prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
"People were not going out on campus, it looked deserted," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 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
On a deserted road not too far from the border between Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan, Satar Barsirini looked up at the sky, now streaked with jets and drones.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
When they arrived at the arena, it looked deserted: no concert or game or circus happening today.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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