desert

Example Sentences

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Border Patrol appear like ghosts in the desert.

From Los Angeles Times

After being rocked by explosions, typically bustling Quetta lay quiet on Sunday, with major roads and businesses deserted, and people staying indoors out of fear.

From Barron's

Since 2019, the US embassy has been largely deserted other than a few local employees.

From Barron's

In Balochistan's provincial capital Quetta, an AFP journalist heard several explosions as heavy security was deployed across the city, with major roads deserted and businesses shut down.

From Barron's

The quay was largely deserted, boats stowed for the night, except for a cluster of men on the quayside, drinking coffee from a thermos.

From Literature