ghost town

Example Sentences

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“Instead of a ghost town of property, these campuses could be reused for intergenerational connection and collaboration.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Before Thursday's orders, much of Nabatieh already had the feeling of a ghost town.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

But it has become a ghost town in recent months.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The city was otherwise a ghost town, with many local businesses closed for the day in sympathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

“That’s a ghost town, man. Only that crazy old fart—what’s his name—the little waffle with the badge and the suit, lives in those ruins—” “Amarante Cordova.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols