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empty

[emp-tee] / ˈɛmp ti /






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Some beneficiaries, such as adult children, may not realize they have to empty an inherited IRA in 10 years from the date of death.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

She was unaware parking overnight was banned in the village's long-stay car park, and said not allowing campers to pay to stay in empty or quiet sites seemed "a bit daft".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But the barriers stopped foot traffic and left many pubs empty.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

After Johnny Carson finished filming and the studio was empty, Allen would sit at his desk, mimicking the legendary late-night host.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

There’s no response, so I step farther into the room, only to find an empty space with freshly painted white walls.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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