barren
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This barren period includes the US Open and Open Championship and affects the major preparations of leading stars such as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
In both cases, they create warm, nutrient-rich pockets in the otherwise cold and barren deep ocean.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Outwardly a barren desert island, Larak has housed a Russian-made satellite communications-jamming system guarded by Iranian naval infantry and fast-attack vessels with antiship missiles, according to Israel-based Alma Research and Education Center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Also barren for many years, she eventually receives a message directly from God that she will have twin sons and that her youngest son will one day rule.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
I did another check when I stepped in through the front door, but the house looked like it always did, cramped and barren at the same time.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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