empty-handed
Example Sentences
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Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, walked out of his office empty-handed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Pederson isn’t alone in walking away empty-handed from the bet-on-anything markets, which cover sports, celebrities, news and more.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Twenty-four men have lifted the trophy in Sheffield; hundreds have left empty-handed.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“Hamnet,” another strong Oscar contender, didn’t leave empty-handed.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
I stand there awkwardly, empty-handed, as George grabs my stuff and leads me in the direction of the jet.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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