deserted

Example Sentences

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Rail and bus stations were largely deserted as most state institutions, schools and universities shifted to a four-day working week.

From Barron's

Black-clad men are seen stationed near roundabouts, zipping through deserted streets on scooters or inspecting buildings reduced to rubble.

From Barron's

But Price's game just deserted him in the end when just one more double would have seen him finish off an otherwise dominant display.

From BBC

A house in Nollie’s block mysteriously deserted, grass growing in the rose garden.

From Literature

But all the same, the place did look strangely deserted.

From Literature