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empty-handed

[emp-tee-han-did] / ˈɛmp tiˈhæn dɪd /




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Some simply left empty-handed in their hurry to evacuate.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

But he’ll go home early and empty-handed unless fifth-ranked Portugal improves on the listless performance it had in a draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, walked out of his office empty-handed.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

In SpaceX’s case, the bankers on the deal, led by Goldman Sachs along with Morgan Stanley, and together with the company pick which investors may buy shares and who walks away empty-handed.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

Hours later, despite Roosevelt’s best efforts, he came back empty-handed.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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