deserted

Example Sentences

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Cars and some public transport circulated on streets that had been deserted the day before.

From Los Angeles Times

The streets of Caracas were deserted and quiet on Sunday, with many businesses closed and moderate queues at some markets and pharmacies.

From Barron's

Australia's bowlers have been relentless for much of the series, and this was a day when their accuracy finally deserted them.

From BBC

Locally pioneered electric cars zip past deserted apartment blocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the documentary did not land Chow in prison, the filmmaker said he paid a steep price as investors and collaborators deserted him, almost dooming "Deadline".

From Barron's