desolate

Example Sentences

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“Usually, people go to a destination,” said Andriy Bratash, who captained the ship that carried Brown to the southern Pacific’s desolate center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

The 36-year-old must constantly scan the desolate, drought-ravaged terrain for loose wires and suspicious debris.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Streets and sidewalks that have been desolate all day are suddenly bustling with people, seemingly drawn in by the glowing light.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

In January, when the Eaton and Palisades fires broke out, the shop was desolate for around a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

The landscape was the most awful and desolate I had ever seen.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth